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Lopez-Morteo, Gabriel; Lopez, Gilberto – Computers and Education, 2007
In this paper, we introduce an electronic collaborative learning environment based on Interactive Instructors of Recreational Mathematics (IIRM), establishing an alternative approach for motivating students towards mathematics. The IIRM are educational software components, specializing in mathematical concepts, presented through recreational…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Educational Environment, Cooperative Learning, Student Motivation
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Xinogalos, Stelios; Satratzemi, Maya; Dagdilelis, Vassilios – Computers and Education, 2006
The objects-first strategy to teaching programming has prevailed over the imperative-first and functional-first strategies during the last decade. However, the objects-first strategy has created added difficulties to both the teaching and learning of programming. In an attempt to confront these difficulties and support the objects-first strategy…
Descriptors: Programmed Instructional Materials, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Strategies
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Patten, Bryan; Sanchez, Inmaculada Arnedillo; Tangney, Brendan – Computers and Education, 2006
This paper explores current applications for handheld devices and questions which of these make full use of the unique attributes of handheld devices in order to facilitate learning in a pedagogically sensible manner. In order to do so, the paper presents a functional framework which analyses handheld application in relation to their use as well…
Descriptors: Computers, Telecommunications, Educational Environment, Cooperative Learning