Handbook of Research on Fostering Student Engagement With Instructional Technology in Higher Education

Emtinan Alqurashi (Temple University, USA)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781799801191

EISBN13: 9781799801214

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0119-1

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Student engagement relies on the students and their willingness to participate in the learning process and can be enhanced through the application of various technologies within learning environments. However, strategies for implementing these technologies need research and development to be implemented effectively.

The Handbook of Research on Fostering Student Engagement With Instructional Technology in Higher Education is a comprehensive academic publication that focuses on the engagement of learners with academics in higher education and especially how this engagement can be fostered with the integration of new technologies. Featuring an array of topics such as gamification, digital literacy, and social networking, this book is ideal for instructors, educators, administrators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, IT consultants, educational software developers, researchers, academicians, and students.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Digital Humanities
Digital Literacy
Evaluation Performance Index (EPI)
Game-Based Learning
Gamification
Higher Education
Mobile Learning
Online Learning Environments
Social Networking
Student Engagement
Teacher Preparation

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Emtinan Alqurashi is an Assistant Director of Educational Technology at Temple University's Center for the Advancement of Teaching. In her role, she works with Temple teaching community to improve online education and enhance teaching and learning through the integration of educational technology in face-to-face, online, flipped, and hybrid classes. Dr. Alqurashi earned her doctoral degree in Instructional Technology and Leadership from Duquesne University, Pennsylvania and earned her master’s degree in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education from The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. She presented her work at local, national and international conferences and published her research at prestigious journals. Dr. Alqurashi's research interests include online learning, instructors’ knowledge and skills in integrating technology, and the integration of technology to improve teaching and learning. Dr. Emtinan Alqurashi can be reached at emtinan.alqurashi@gmail.com.

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