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"This paper provides an overview of the potential of the integration of mobile Web 2.0 tools (based around smartphones) to facilitate social constructivist pedagogies and engage students in tertiary education. Built on the foundation of four years of research and implementation of mobile learning projects (m-learning), this paper provides an overview of the potential of the integration of mobile Web 2.0 tools (based around smartphones) to facilitate social constructivist pedagogies and engage students in tertiary education."

A guide to key strategic documents, research and initiatives to support student engagement and retention in education and training, with a focus on the role of VET, effective use of technology and new approaches to learning design.

Moodle for the TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Enable 2013 capability Development program Effective and Engaging eFacilitation Program

In this publication, Thomas Cochrane describes how integrating Mobile Web 2.0 technology into learning environments can enhance learner engagement.

"Second, with today's digital tools for social networking, people easily and readily can form and re-form groups to engage in joint activity (such as writing fan fiction) and even political interventions (such as campaigning) without the sanction and support of formal institutions. So participation today involves participating in both producer communities and in many other fluidly formed groups organized around a myriad of interests and passions."

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As part of its continued focus on optimising technology in schools, the Victorian Government, with support from Apple, is examining how iPads can be best used in schools. In a classroom with 1-to-1 devices such as the iPad, contemporary ways of learning can be optimised. ICT-rich learning and teaching opportunities can increase student participation, engagement and achievement.

I have a passion for learning and I like to keep up to date with thoughts, theories and tools that could improve student motivation, engagement and learning. - etalbert

course has been developed by staff in the Educational Development Centre of Otago Polytechnic and is designed to help you access and interpret information about flexible learning, so as to engage in professional dialog about flexible learning, and to design and present a plan for developing a flexible learning curriculum.

Key findings on current engagement in the VET sector March 2009 Final Report flexiblelearning.net

ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and higher education.