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Near Peers: Harnessing The Power Of The Populous To Enhance The Learning Environment, Barry Ryan
Near Peers: Harnessing The Power Of The Populous To Enhance The Learning Environment, Barry Ryan
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NearPod is a multiplatform e-learning tool that allows students to engage with each other and the lecturer in real time, independent of learning space size or type. This research investigated the impact of NearPod use in two different third level educational settings. The rationale was the practical implementation of key trends in higher education, and enhancing the student learning experience, through the integration of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and flipped classroom learning. One aim of this project was to identify if NearPod, could address these trends in a simple, cost effective way. Secondly, the research sought to investigate if …