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Gomez, Jorge E.; Huete, Juan F.; Hernandez, Velssy L. – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2016
The dynamics of the world today demands a change in traditional education paradigms to enable the creation of more efficient learning environments, where students will learn more effectively and will play a more active role in their education. They should interact with the knowledge at anytime-anywhere. In order to tackle this problem we should…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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West, Aimee M.; Denzer, Anna Q.; Wildman, Beth G.; Anhalt, Karla – Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 2013
Children with chronic health conditions need the support of school staff to flourish socially and academically in educational settings. This study explored teacher experiences and knowledge of the following common paediatric conditions: asthma, food allergies, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, heart disease and seizure disorder. Participants included…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Chronic Illness, Child Health, Elementary School Teachers
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Gutiérrez-Zornoza, Myriam; Sánchez-López, Mairena; García-Hermoso, Antonio; González-García, Alberto; Chillón, Palma; Martínez-Vizcaíno, Vicente – Health Education & Behavior, 2015
Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine (a) whether distance from home to school is a determinant of active commuting to school (ACS), (b) the relationship between distance from home to heavily used facilities (school, green spaces, and sports facilities) and the weight status and cardiometabolic risk categories, and (c) whether ACS has a…
Descriptors: Child Health, Body Weight, At Risk Persons, Rural Areas