Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

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Using Computer Programming to Develop Thinking Skills

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

So, when he combined the two passions in a unique experiment to develop thinking skills amongst children using computer programming, I was intrigued. It makes you think, it unleashes your creativity, it helps hone your problem-solving skills, it helps you apply your math and reasoning skills, and finally it is a lot of fun.

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Infusing Assessments with Advanced Interactivity

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

For example, a product familiarization course may involve labeling, a soft-skill course may use videos or simulations, and so forth. When the nature of the learning content drives your decision, you might choose interactions accordingly. Sometimes your instructional objective decides the interaction type.

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mLearning in Africa

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

Three, programming skills required to produce mobile learning are limited. What according to you is the biggest challenge in developing content for m-Learning? VG: I can name three challenges: One, interactivity is necessary. Two, Flash won't work on all phones. Don't rapid authoring tools solve these problems? VG: To an extent - yes.

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Stop Hovering over Learners

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

What will help teens develop decision-making skills? It has been argued that too much hovering sometimes backfires, because kids learn their values backwards: they feel entitled to things that they must earn, they lack empathy where it is needed. How does a parent instill a sense of personal responsibility in children?

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Learning Events vs Environments: A Case for Putting the Learner in the Center

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

According to Gladwell, Alexander tracked the progress of 650 first graders from Baltimore public school system, looking at how they scored on a widely used math and reading skills exam called the California Achievement Test.