FlipBoard: An App to Enhance Students’ Awareness and Interest in Current Event Topics
Location
DSB 112
Start Date
29-5-2015 2:05 PM
End Date
29-5-2015 2:30 PM
Description
Technology has evolved so fast that teachers possess an extensive range of digital devices and software to deepen the student engagement. This presentation explores the impact of the app, FlipBoard, on students’ learning and engagement with class-assigned readings. This App enables teachers to create their own magazine and assign readings on current topics or news stories for students to consume as part of their weekly assignments. The content delivered through the app can be personalized to meet the requirements of any class and readings assigned across disciplines or academic areas.
Topic Designation
Teaching & Learning, Technology
FlipBoard: An App to Enhance Students’ Awareness and Interest in Current Event Topics
DSB 112
Technology has evolved so fast that teachers possess an extensive range of digital devices and software to deepen the student engagement. This presentation explores the impact of the app, FlipBoard, on students’ learning and engagement with class-assigned readings. This App enables teachers to create their own magazine and assign readings on current topics or news stories for students to consume as part of their weekly assignments. The content delivered through the app can be personalized to meet the requirements of any class and readings assigned across disciplines or academic areas.