Presentation
Enhancing Peer-Learning Using Smart Devices
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
(2013)
Abstract
Our approach is to capitalize on the research findings on linkages between higherorder
thinking and peer learning to create and evaluate a learning environment,
entitled Teaching to Learn (TeatoL). TeatoL blends mobile smart devices and
traditional approaches to enhance critical thinking and competencies essential for
students to solve open-ended problems. The main objective is to understand,
develop, implement and evaluate a peer-learning environment utilizing mobile
technologies and devices. The focus is on peer learning mode, where students are
instructors to share their experience and then learn from fellow student instructors.
In this paper, we present our vision of this learning medium along with the
foundation we have built it upon. Within TeatoL students are introduced to a
“flatter” instructional environment; all participants have dual roles as students and
instructors who are embedded in a collaborative environment where all learn
collectively from each others’ experiences, even the instructor. We also discuss
hypothesized benefits and plans for assessment.
Disciplines
Publication Date
June 23, 2013
Location
Atlanta, GA
Comments
Copyright 2013 ASEE
Citation Information
Zahed Siddique, Firas Akasheh and Gül E. Okudan-Kremer. "Enhancing Peer-Learning Using Smart Devices" 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (2013) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gul-kremer/44/