Overcoming the Challenges of Remote Instruction: Using Mobile Technology to Promote Active Learning

During the Spring 2020 semester, many institutions abruptly transitioned their courses from face-to-face instruction to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address the unique c...

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