In addition, the articulation of connections between new information, ideas, prior or existing knowledge also deepens learning (O'Rourke 1998).
A simple approach to achieving meaningful learning with worked/completion example pairs would be to add a subsequent integrative metacognitive activity in order to deepen learning without interfering with the worked/completion example effect.
"Elements of the course where studying moves from the computer screen into students' lives - that really deepens learning," says Simon Nelson, chief executive at FutureLearn, a UK-based platform for online courses.
The presence of the students' personal material can serve to deepen learning but it can also blur the line between education and therapy and detract from the intended lessons.
The theoretical frameworks utilized in this study are shown to be useful for guiding developers and instructors about characteristics in games that can engage and deepen learning, such as to make goals specific or to make the game immersive and aid in the transfer of learning.
FreshGrade is all about collaboration between these stakeholders to deepen learning and enhance student outcomes.
For parents, portfolios provide a real-time window into the classroom; an opportunity to deepen learning; and most of all a place to learn how they can help their child excel.
The PAR approach is a win-win: while addressing concerns about the quality of teaching through more rigorous evaluations, the counseling by experienced teachers helps ensure that all educators, as a matter of course, learn how to deepen learning and help children meet high standards -- which is exactly what the end goal of any evaluation system for teachers should be.
The lines between home and school have blurred, and for social media use to succeed and deepen learning for students and teachers, parents need to be brought into the conversation.
They connect with friends and family, share thoughts, ideas and causes that are important to them, get information, support (and deepen) learning and a healthier lifestyle.
