Danish high school students' multimodal use in physical and digital learning spaces

An observational study of Danish high school students, with a view to investigating their professional reading.

Authors

  • Lasse Jensen Praxis
  • Michael Juul Nielsen HF & VUC Fyn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/lt.v9i14.140694

Abstract

The article investigates Danish high school students' use of digital teaching aids to develop design principles supporting multimodality. Danish high school students exhibit high multiplexing and single-tasking in digital teaching aid use, challenging traditional didactic features. The study identifies four digital student types reshaping learning spaces. It discusses how student behavior can enhance community-building, cultivate Expert-like Learner competencies through multimodal engagement, and aligns with traditional learning theories in Danish upper secondary education.

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Published

2024-02-09

How to Cite

Jensen, L., & Nielsen, M. J. (2024). Danish high school students’ multimodal use in physical and digital learning spaces: An observational study of Danish high school students, with a view to investigating their professional reading. Learning Tech, 9(14). https://doi.org/10.7146/lt.v9i14.140694