Real-Time Concept Feedback in Lectures for Botho University Students

Alpheus Wanano Mogwe

doi:10.14569/ijacsa.2018.090635

Abstract

This is a mixed methodology study which focused on developing a real-time concept feedback system for Botho University students. The study takes advantage of the tablets distributed freely by the institution to ameliorate the problem of lack of understanding of module concepts during lecture lessons. The system addresses issues of providing real-time feedback as the lecture is ongoing without disturbing other students, thus upholding effective class participation and interaction without the need of voicing own concerns loud to the lecturer, and in turn the lecturer is able to view the students’ interactions and address them. The real-time concept feedback system was used to test student comprehension of concepts, improve participation, engagement and attendance. The study identified many factors affecting students’ participation and interaction in a traditional class which inhibits understanding of concepts; hence, the development of the application to address such. It concluded that real-time concept feedback systems are vital in addressing students understanding in lecture sessions, thus upholding the importance of ICTs in education.

Highlights

With Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) having strong repercussions in the education and learning sector around the world, Botho University has become the first institution in Botswana to provide free tablets for learning and bridge the digital gap between its students
The study sought to understand how real time concept feedback in lectures could be incorporated in the learning environment of Botho University using the already available tablets devices to ameliorate the lack of understanding which happens during lecture sessions whilst being inclusive of all students irrespective of them being fast or slow learners in their comfort zones-seats
Understanding of concepts during teaching and learning is one area which hasn‟t been well explored within the Botho University environment, and the author sought to understand how this could be addressed and how real-time concept feedback in lectures for Botho University Students could be utilised to ameliorate the understanding of concepts in class sessions

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Introduction

With Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) having strong repercussions in the education and learning sector around the world, Botho University has become the first institution in Botswana to provide free tablets for learning and bridge the digital gap between its students. In a knowledge based economy, education is a requirement and in this modern era it comes with need for knowledge and interaction with ICTs as envisioned through the efforts of Botho University of providing a free tablet to each and every Botho student, a gesture which goes a long to facilitate the teaching and learning process. ICTs play a pedagogic duty complementing the traditional delivery of education and learning With these tablets, the e-learning environment has been improved and brought to higher standards as all the students in the campus own a tablet, are able to access online resources including online databases, repositories and books.

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