MethodsX (Jan 2021)
Online learning environments to stimulate in students the processes of mutual interaction between digital and analog artefacts to enhance student learning
Abstract
In the recent years, numerous papers have discussed the use of concept maps in education. In this paper, we use the Dynamic Concept Maps (DCMs) in online learning environments as tools able to stimulate in students the processes of mutual interaction and hybridization between digital artefacts (DCMs) and analog artefacts (books) so as to encourage the development of significant learning. This method, called “DynaMap Remediation Approach” (DMRA), encourages and stimulates learners to study topics in greater detail, and supports the development of their own learning. The advantages of this method are listed below: • DMRA is significantly effective in terms of reducing study time and improvement of learning outcomes. • DMRA valorises the active role of the learners during their process of knowledge construction and may have significant implications for educators who would like to use innovative and engaging online learning environments to enhance student learning. • DMRA is a simple and highly reproducible method.
