Autonomous creative learning strategy directed to higher education students in health area

Paulo Veloso Gomes*, Joâo Donga, Sandra Ferreira, Renato Magalhâes, Vítor J. Sá

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Abstract

As digital native learners, Z and Alpha generation students upcoming new challenges for HigherEducation Institutions. Their early contact with technological devices does not in itself confer the necessary digital skills to correctly apply technology in academic or professional contexts. Digital skills are fundamental to the future health professionals, improving their academic performance and prepares them for their integration into the labor market. The integration of information and communication technologies in the curricula of higher education courses in the health area is a differentiatingfactorfor academic andprofessional enhancement. The Autonomous Creative Learning Strategy directed to higher education students in the health area is based on project-oriented approaches, combined with interactive and immersive based-gaming learning activities that appeal to creativity, autonomy and encourage proactivity, self-learning, and the constant search for continuous improvement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFostering pedagogy through micro and adaptive learning in higher education
Subtitle of host publicationtrends, tools, and applications
EditorsRicardo Queirós, Mario Cruz, Carla Pinto, Daniela Mascarenhas
PublisherIGI Global Publishing
Pages240-260
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781668486573
ISBN (Print)9781668486566
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Aug 2023

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