An Introduction to Technology-Based Innovations in Higher Education

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Aikyo, Mikiko, DePew, Diane D., Holt, Karyn, Rigden, Kristina and van Rensburg, Henriette. 2018. "An Introduction to Technology-Based Innovations in Higher Education." Enomoto, Kayoko, Warner, Richard and Nygaard, Claus (ed.) Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices in Higher Education. Faringdon, United Kingdom. Libri Publishing Ltd.. pp. 13-18
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An Introduction to Technology-Based Innovations in Higher Education

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
ERA Publisher ID2495
Book TitleInnovative Teaching and Learning Practices in Higher Education
AuthorsAikyo, Mikiko (Author), DePew, Diane D. (Author), Holt, Karyn (Author), Rigden, Kristina (Author) and van Rensburg, Henriette (Author)
EditorsEnomoto, Kayoko, Warner, Richard and Nygaard, Claus
Page Range13-18
SeriesThe Learning in Higher Education Series
Chapter Number2
Number of Pages6
Year2018
PublisherLibri Publishing Ltd.
Libri Publishing
Place of PublicationFaringdon, United Kingdom
ISBN9781911450351
Web Address (URL)https://lihe.info/product/book-innovative-teaching-and-learning-practices-in-higher-education/
Abstract

In Chapter 2, An Introduction to Technology-Based Innovations in Higher Education, Aikyo, DePew, Holt, Rigden and van Rensburg introduce and discuss the utilisation of technology as a tool for promoting innovations in their practice of teaching and learning, and as an enabler for active learning in higher education.

KeywordsTechnology, Higher Education, innovative practices, active learning
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390405. Educational technology and computing
Byline AffiliationsSeisen University, Japan
Drexel University, United States
University of Nevada, United States
California Polytechnic State University, United States
School of Education
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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