Tag: Week 9
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Critical Review of Research
Article: Erhel, S., & Jamet, E. (2013). Digital game-based learning: Impact of instructions and feedback on motivation and learning effectiveness. Computers & Education, 67, 156–167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2013.02.019 Reviewer: Anthony Kaczoroski, Central Michigan University Course: EDU800 – Research in Educational Technology Date: November 2, 2025 A. Problem 1. Clarity of the Research Problem: The authors clearly identify…
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EDU800 – Week 9 – Annotated Bibliographies
#1 Brophy, J. (2008). Connecting with the big picture. Educational Psychologist, 44(2), 147–157. Summary: Brophy explores how educators can enhance student motivation by helping learners connect individual lessons to broader conceptual frameworks. He argues that students often fail to sustain engagement when classroom activities lack meaningful connection to overarching disciplinary “big ideas.” The article synthesizes research on…