Chatting in Small Classes2

Tips

• Creating opportunities for active, constructive and authentic learning improves students' comprehension, retention of knowledge and satisfaction with the learning experience (Jonassen et. al, 1999).
• Associating new materials to ideas students already understand enables students to extend their knowledge and enhances their ability to absorb the new information (Eggen & Kauchak, 2001).

Related Resources

Jonassen, D.H., Peck, K.L., & Wilson, B.G. (1999) Learning with technology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Publishing.

Eggen, P. & Kauchak, D. (2001). Educational Psychology: Windows on classrooms (5th ed.). New Jersey: Merill Prentice Hall.