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Development Challenges of a Full Integrated App in Higher Education

Development Challenges of a Full Integrated App in Higher Education

Anabela Sousa Pereira, António A. Moreira, Paulo Chaló, Luís Sancho, Ana Varela, Carla Oliveira
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 23
ISBN13: 9781522507789|ISBN10: 1522507787|EISBN13: 9781522507796
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch007
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Pereira, Anabela Sousa, et al. "Development Challenges of a Full Integrated App in Higher Education." Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 117-139. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch007

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Pereira, A. S., Moreira, A. A., Chaló, P., Sancho, L., Varela, A., & Oliveira, C. (2017). Development Challenges of a Full Integrated App in Higher Education. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 117-139). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch007

Chicago

Pereira, Anabela Sousa, et al. "Development Challenges of a Full Integrated App in Higher Education." In Gaming and Technology Addiction: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 117-139. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0778-9.ch007

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Abstract

A recent development in Higher Education reflects a growing use of digital systems and services. Younger students tend to adapt in a quicker manner than their predecessors and app use has not been an exception. This chapter's tried to reflect upon the paradigm shift in the field of HE associated with the introduction of apps like learning and health promoting apps, with particular focus on mHealth and biofeedback. The newer trend of gamification is also considered as a potential tool for increased motivation and engagement. The authors consider that the development of a coherent solution, based on a multidisciplinary approach for the promotion of students' educational success and well-being would be a worthwhile investment, leading to an innovative, integrated multidisciplinary app that might act as a promoter of HE student's adaptation, success and wellbeing.

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