Advancements in technology in modern societies have resulted in an abundance of new educational tools and aids. Analyzing the effects of different mobile educational applications can provide insight into how technology can promote or discourage purposeful learning among students and educators alike.

The Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning is a crucial scholarly resource that examines the use of newly-developed technology on classroom education. Featuring pertinent topics that include collaborative learning, social media integration, virtual reality, and critical thinking dispositions, this publication is ideal for educators, academicians, students, and researchers that are interested in expanding their knowledge on recent trends and technologies that are enhancing the educational field.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Asynchronous Discussion Forums
Authentic Learning
Blended Learning
Collaborative Learning
Collective Intelligence
Critical Thinking Dispositions
Online Education
Pedagogical Skills
Social Media Integration
Virtual Reality

Reviews & Statements

"In our current environment, there is an ever-increasing need to create authentic skills-building learning experiences for students. The well-researched strategies outlined throughout each chapter move beyond the hype and provide critical insights into the potential design options, best practices, and tools available to meet this need head on and create opportunities for student success."

– Prof. Teri Herron, National Education Partners

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Editor/Author Biographies

Jared Sagini Keengwe is a Professor at the University of North Dakota (UND) and serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Elementary Education program. He is the editor-in-chief of two IGI Global Book Series: Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) and Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education (AECKE). Prof. Keengwe has published several books and manuscripts in refereed journals. His work was honored with the UND Foundation/McDermott Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Advising. He was a recipient of the North Dakota Spirit Faculty Achievement Award in recognition of significant contributions in teaching, research, and service. At the national level, Prof. Keengwe was a recipient of the International Institute of Education Fellowship under the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) – a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. The program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY).

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