Using Technology to Captivate Learners: New Research from Psychologists

This article discusses how psychologists' research is helping to make educational technologies more fun — and more effective. There's a lot to learn about how tech devices can benefit learners and educators, and how those benefits differ from discipline to discipline.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

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• Describe how video games can both improve and measure student learning.
• Discuss how intelligent tutoring systems can improve learning outcomes.
• Discuss barriers and/or challenges to implementing educational technologies more widely.

Kirsten Weir