Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Discussions
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
3-15-2023
Abstract or Description
Using technology to facilitate an in-class, face-to-face discussion seems counterintuitive; however, using technology like Parlay can increase student preparation for and engagement in Socratic style discussions. This pilot study investigated the use of Parlay in a social studies methods class to see if the use of technology increased student engagement in whole-class discussions. Preliminary findings indicate that participation and engagement did increase throughout the semester; however, participants expressed feelings of frustration when using the technology.
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference
Location
New Orleans, LA
Recommended Citation
Barrow, Elizabeth C..
2023.
"Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Discussions."
Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Faculty Presentations.
Presentation 459.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/teach-secondary-facpres/459
Comments
Georgia Southern University faculty member, Elizabeth Barrow presented Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Discussions in the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference, March 2023.