Enabling Interactive Engagement Pedagogy Through Digital Technology

Abstract

AbstractFor most college and university faculty, there seems to be no shortage of digital tools available for use in teaching. Think for a moment about such technology as presentation and communication tools, the internet, the laptop computer, and personal response systems (i.e. clickers) and what such tools have done to change the classroom learning environment. Such change, however, begs an important question for faculty to consider: In what ways have digital technologies enhanced student learning? Such a question is addressed in this paper as the authors explore the overall impact of digital technology on student learning in undergraduate biology courses in the U. S. More specifically, this paper weaves a historical, theoretical and philosophical perspective about life science education reform efforts aimed at providing undergraduates with interactive learning experiences, and in doing so offers readers a framework for a more focused understanding about how digital technology can lend itself to good te...