Interactive Media in Implementing Project Based Learning Approach in Institutions of Higher Learning

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ABSTRACT

Advancement in technology and the demand for higher standards of learning have resulted in the shift from traditional learning, that involved the teachers presenting information to students using chalks and boards, to the modern interactive learning process that involves the use of technology in learning environment as well as encouraged interaction between the teacher and the students, and among the students to enhance increased understanding of the study topics. As such, the use of interactive media in education has become preferable in many institutions of learning due to its effectiveness in the creation of high quality learning environment for all the students. In addition, the important features of interactive media; the ability of the user to control information delivery, as well as increased interactivity are favorable in the creation of an effective and integrated learning environment. The explanation of some learning concepts with visual elements and the online acquisition of additional learning materials are further advantages which have been associated with the use of interactive media in institutions of learning to enhance the effectiveness of the teacher facilitated but student driven approaching to learning. To this end, this research is an exploration of the existing scholarly literature on the effectiveness of interactive media in the implementation of project based learning in higher institutions of learning. The main objective of this research is to apply interactive media in a project based learning environment of higher institution. The research also aims to find the drawbacks and benefits of implementing the project based learning in the institutions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Project Based Learning1

Interactive Media2

Problem Statement2

Research Objectives3

Research Question3

Methodology3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Interactive Media and Project Based Learning4

Use of Interactive Media in Project Based Learning9

Project-Based Learning and Teaching16

Interactive media17

CHAPTER 3: INTERACTIVE MEDIA IN PBL20

The concept/theoretical Foundation20

The Implementation - the Tools and Features23

The real case/ sample34

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION41

Research Summary43

REFERENCES48

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Project Based Learning

According to Geier et al. (2008) Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teacher facilitated and a student driven approach of learning where students participate in the process of learning through asking questions, which have aroused their natural curiosity. Similarly, Gultekin (2005) points out that project based learning is a type of instructional learning that usually engages the interests and motivation of students in the process of learning. Bell (2010) notes that in a British case study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of ...