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标题：Improving Class Participation by Using an Online Interactive Platform
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作者：Mahsa Khalili ; Peter M. Ostafichuk
期刊名称：Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association
出版年度：2018
DOI：10.24908/pceea.v0i0.13095
出版社：The Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)
摘要：Class engagement and participation has a direct impact on students’ learning. Improving participation has been one of the main focuses of education. It has been shown that classroom participation through asking questions can reinforce students’ learning process and improve their knowledge foundation. Classroom dynamics, that is, the interaction between the instructor and students, is another factor that influences students’ attentiveness and learning. The motivation for this pilot research is to examine the impact of using existing online platforms on the class participation and engagement of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students at the University of British Columbia. By the use of this online platform, students can anonymously and dynamically provide feedback to the instructor and ask their questions. The findings of this work confirmed that classroom dynamics vary in different tutorial sections and instructional adjustments are necessary to accommodate students’ needs and learning dynamics. Overall, students were positive about the use of online platforms and more than 50% of the students suggested the use of this tool for future tutorials.