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Zoran Sevarac; Jelena Jovanovic; Vladan Devedzic; Bojan Tomic – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
The paper proposes EXPLODE, a new model of exploratory learning environment for teaching and learning neural networks. The EXPLODE model is about pedagogically instrumenting a software development environment to transform it into an exploratory learning environment for neural networks. Such an environment is particularly aimed for students who are…
Descriptors: Models, Discovery Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation
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Capelo, Carlos; Pereira, Renato – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2021
Simulation-based learning environments have been proposed by researchers, as educational tools to support learning in complex business systems. However, studies have evidenced that subjects may nevertheless have great difficulty understanding and managing dynamic systems. Previous research has revealed positive learning and performance effects of…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Zhang, Ling; Carter, Richard Allen; Qian, Xueqin; Yang, Sohyun; Rujimora, James; Wen, Shuman – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2022
This paper aimed to provide a holistic view of research that investigated online learning in higher education around the globe during COVID-19 utilizing a bibliometric analysis. The researchers used co-citation analysis and text mining afforded by VOSviewer to document and analyze research patterns and topics reported in peer-reviewed documents…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Citation Analysis, Electronic Learning, Higher Education
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Blake, John – Research-publishing.net, 2019
Prototypes of an annotated scientific text visualizer were designed, developed, and deployed. This pedagogic tool is designed to help undergraduates draft short research articles that conform to the generic expectations of their discourse community. This online tool enables users to discover and explore the language features present in short…
Descriptors: Visualization, Discovery Learning, Writing (Composition), Individualized Instruction
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Chen, Ye; Lei, Jing; Cheng, Jiaming – Online Learning, 2019
The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of online students' cognitive presence in a peer-facilitated discussion environment, and to identify the peer facilitation techniques that can enhance cognitive presence development. In this study, 738 discussion messages were examined by both qualitative and quantitative content…
Descriptors: Student Responsibility, Discussion Groups, Peer Relationship, Correlation
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Phares, Alain J.; Durnin, John H. – Technology, Instruction, Cognition and Learning, 2016
Dimensional Analysis (DA) is shown to play a pivotal role in the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This article summarizes the basic rules and corollaries of DA and addresses (1) the importance of using DA with mathematical functions; (2) how to use DA in a science/engineering laboratory based discovery approach;…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Laboratories, Discovery Learning, Teaching Methods
Colasante, Meg – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2016
There is still much to be learnt about best practices in leveraging digital resources for learning in higher education. Research on student interactions with online video indicates such practices are as minimal as setting passive-receptive viewing through to teacher-structured purposeful engagement. This position paper focuses on teacher-set…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Video Technology, Educational Technology, Undergraduate Students
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Spector, J. Michael; Ifenthaler, Dirk; Sampson, Demetrios G. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2016
Digital systems and digital technologies are globally investigated for their potential to transform learning, teaching and assessment towards offering unique learning experiences to the twenty-first century learners. This Special Issue on "Digital systems supporting cognition and exploratory learning in twenty-first century" aims to…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Educational Psychology
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Collins, Gary W.; Knoetze, Johan G. – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2014
Information communication technology is capable of contributing supplementary teaching and learning strategies that can be used to address various educational challenges faced by higher education. Students who enter South African higher education institutions are often academically under-prepared and have not developed the cognitive skills…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Higher Education, Educational Technology
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Zheng, Robert; Cook, Anne – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
The study challenged the current practices in cognitive load measurement involving complex problem solving by manipulating the presence of pictures in multiple rule-based problem-solving situations and examining the cognitive load resulting from both off-line and online measures associated with complex problem solving. Forty-eight participants…
Descriptors: Reaction Time, Educational Psychology, Measurement Techniques, Discovery Learning
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Reynolds, Rebecca; Caperton, Idit Harel – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2011
This implementation study explores middle school, high school and community college student experiences in Globaloria, an educational pilot program of game design offered in schools within the U.S. state of West Virginia, supported by a non-profit organization based in New York City called the World Wide Workshop Foundation. This study reports on…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Student Attitudes, Pilot Projects, Learner Engagement
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King, Andrew – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2009
This article will review educational literature relevant to the design and implementation of a learning technology interface (LTI) into an undergraduate music technology curriculum. It also explores through empirical enquiry some of the advantages and disadvantages of using learning technology. This case study adopted a social-constructivist…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Constructivism (Learning), Music Education, Experiential Learning
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers