Using competitive digital crosswords to engage non-specialist students on an Accounting and Finance module
This case study explores the benefits of creating and using interactive digital competitive crossword puzzles to aid student engagement, teamwork, collaboration, social interaction and improved retention of terminology in a Level 4 Accounting & Finance module. The innovation was implemented with great success on a module with 20 tutors and 1400 students. The study includes online links to an interactive crossword creator, and an example crossword resource with online link and answers provided. Additional learnings, suggestions and advice are given to anyone who wants to implement the teaching innovation in their own modules.
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- Academic staff
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- Has passed accessibility checks
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-chartres-00412259/Affiliation
Nottingham Business SchoolDate of resource creation
July 2024Language
EnglishLearning Resource Type
- Case Study
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Teachers; lecturers; tutorsLearning Outcome
To be able to successfully develop and implement your own digital crossword puzzles or lead sessions where students develop crossword puzzles to demonstrate their subject understandingTarget Expertise or Skill Level
- Beginner
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NTUNTRNTRSharing practicecrosswordsnational teaching repositorygamedigital learningengagementterminologyonline learninginteractive learningsuccess for allinnovative learningsocial interactiongaminginnovation in teachingaccounting and financecreating opportunitycrossword puzzlehigher educationThe national teaching repositoryteamworkcollaborationcrosswordlabs.com
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