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Caroline P. Barnett; J. Loizzo; J. C. Bunch; S. Baker; M. P. Anderson – Journal of Environmental Education, 2024
The term "charismatic" refers to visually or empathetically appealing animals. They act as flagship species to garner interest and participation. This study explored the impact of charismatic animals featured in three virtual reality (VR) tours of an estuary system on youths' learning, connectedness to water (CTW), and tour perceptions.…
Descriptors: Animals, Environmental Education, Knowledge Level, Water
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Bibic, Lucka; Druskis, Justinas; Walpole, Samuel; Angulo, Jesus; Stokes, Leanne – Journal of Chemical Education, 2019
Virtual reality (VR) technology has been capturing the public imagination for decades. VR software applications that allow for interactive immersion are emerging as a renowned medium in many areas, including educating the public in biochemistry-related subjects via public engagement events. This report provides information about an immersive,…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Software
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Arslan, Reyhane; Kofoglu, Muhammed; Dargut, Caner – Journal of Turkish Science Education, 2020
In biology education which is an inseparable discipline of medical and veterinary education, it is of great importance that enabling students to make practice in real conditions and gain knowledge and skills related to their professional fields during their education. It is necessary to adapt the new technologies rapidly to education rather than…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Computer Simulation
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Berg, Craig; Carvan, Michael; Hesselbach, Renee; Luo, Zhihui; Petering, David; Pickart, Michael; Tomasiewicz, Henry; Weber, Daniel; Shukla, Rekha; Goldberg, Barbara – Journal of STEM Outreach, 2021
The objective of our program is to foster and facilitate authentic research experiences in middle and high school science courses. We do so by providing students with a complete experience in scientific experimentation and communication. The centerpiece is a set of experiment modules in which students investigate the effects of toxic chemicals on…
Descriptors: Sciences, Science Education, Science Programs, COVID-19
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Lalley, James P.; Piotrowski, Phillip S.; Battaglia, Barbara; Brophy, Keith; Chugh, Kevin – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2010
The purpose of the present study was to examine and compare the effectiveness of virtual frog dissection using V-Frog[C] and physical frog dissection on learning, retention, and affect. Subjects were secondary students enrolled in year-long life science classes in a suburban high school (N=102). Virtual dissections were done with V-Frog[C], a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Pretests Posttests
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Thomson, Norman; Chapman, Seri – Science Teacher, 2004
The Virtual Gorilla Modeling Project--a professional development project--is a collaboration of middle and high school inservice teachers, Zoo Atlanta primatologists, science and computer educators, and students. During a 10-day professional development summer workshop, middle and high school teachers explore the world of the gorilla through…
Descriptors: Primatology, Secondary School Teachers, Inquiry, Faculty Development