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Theories Underpinning Learning with Digital Technologies

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Instructors who have an understanding of how students learn are better able to make informed choices with respect to the types of technologies to use and the manner in which they are used to achieve the intended learning outcomes for their students. This chapter discussed learning theories that are relevant for the understanding of students, learning experiences in technology-enhanced environments.

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Ng, W. (2015). Theories Underpinning Learning with Digital Technologies. In: New Digital Technology in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05822-1_4

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