With this grant, Dr. Menekse and his research team will further develop and test the mobile technologies, web tools, instructor interfaces, and NLP algorithms. The final product will also include a professional development module to help instructors effectively use CourseMIRROR mobile learning system. The design process includes multiple quasi-experimental studies to refine elements of the reflection process (e.g., improving the prompts and feedback students get while writing their reflections) as well as qualitative work such as classroom observations and interviews and focus groups with instructors and students across multiple higher education institutions.

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