The purpose of this study was to investigate not only the effectiveness of dynamic versus static visualizations on learning star motions but also the influence of students' spatial abilities with these two types of visualizations on their learning. We assigned 155 fifth-grade students to either a dynamic or a static condition. We used a science…

In Turkey, inquiry-based learning approach and technology integration has started to gain importance in science education programs. This study aimed to develop a web-assisted science material based on guided inquiry approach related to the concept of bones under the systems in our body unit in the 6th grade. For this purpose, case study method was…

Video-based classroom research is opening-up exciting new insights into how teachers generate productive opportunities for student engagement in quality learning. This research reveals the extent to which effective teachers draw on a range of multimodal representations of science phenomena and learners must use these as semiotic resources for…