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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2016, Vol. 7(2) 50-60

Serendipitous Faculty Development Through Infographic Active Learning Exploration

Janet T. DAVIDSON, Jace HARGIS

pp. 50 - 60

Publish Date: April 30, 2016  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

This study explores two important college classroom events. First, is enhancing student engagement using a more active learning technique, which is distinctively different than the instructor’s traditional didactic and discussion format. Second, is the specific utility of integrating appropriate, relevant and meaningful (ARM) technology, such as an Infographic as an active learning assessment tool. Students in an introductory Criminal Justice class were assigned Infographics as a way to collaborate and as an alternative assessment to a final exam. Results demonstrate that the Infographic provides a meaningful experience for both the professor and the student. Students ultimately connected with the material in a more authentic way, and they learned to collaborate with their colleagues to produce a thoughtful, informative, and attractive artifact. Students also felt that the Infographic was a meaningful way to attain, synthesize and ultimately express knowledge.

Keywords: Active learning, Collaboration, ARM Instructional Technology, Infographics


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
DAVIDSON, J.T., & HARGIS, J. (2016). Serendipitous Faculty Development Through Infographic Active Learning Exploration. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 7(2), 50-60.

Harvard
DAVIDSON, J. and HARGIS, J. (2016). Serendipitous Faculty Development Through Infographic Active Learning Exploration. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 7(2), pp. 50-60.

Chicago 16th edition
DAVIDSON, Janet T. and Jace HARGIS (2016). "Serendipitous Faculty Development Through Infographic Active Learning Exploration". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 7 (2):50-60.