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Zafer Unal; Aslihan Unal – Research Issues in Contemporary Education, 2024
Preservice teachers often need help applying classroom management theories to real-world situations due to their abstract nature. Using a case-based instruction strategy for teaching classroom management topics is a common practice to introduce preservice teachers to the contextual complexity of classrooms. This study investigates and compares the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Vajravelu, Kuppalapalle – International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 2018
Ordinary Differential Equations I, is one of the core courses for science and engineering majors. Practical problem solving in science and engineering programs require proficiency in mathematics. Improving student performance and retention in mathematics classes requires inventive approaches. At the University of Central Florida (UCF) the…
Descriptors: Calculus, Teaching Methods, College Students, College Mathematics
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Kim, Heesung; Ke, Fengfeng – Interactive Learning Environments, 2017
This experimental study was intended to examine whether the integration of game characteristics in the OpenSimulator-supported virtual reality (VR) learning environment can improve mathematical achievement for elementary school students. In this pre- and posttest experimental comparison study, data were collected from 132 fourth graders through an…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Soto, Melissa – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2015
Reasoning and constructing mathematical explanations for an audience have become increasingly important activities in elementary classrooms with the implementation of reform-oriented curriculum and standards. Mobile learning tools and applications, such as screencasts, allow students to generate multimedia presentations of their solution…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Handheld Devices
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2009
This paper describes a project that underscores the critical role of this nation's museums and libraries in helping citizens build such 21st century skills as information, communications and technology literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, civic literacy, and global awareness. Recognizing that every individual requires these…
Descriptors: Library Role, Museums, Program Effectiveness, Public Libraries
Stakenas, Robert G.; Kaufman, Roger A. – 1977
Scenarios depicting both positive and negative alternative futures were prepared to serve as a source of ideas in this study of ways to improve education with less money. Included in this third volume are (1) a disaster scenario based on piecemeal, reactive solutions; (2) a scenario based on applications of "big media"; (3) a scenario…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance
A M Productions Inc., Vancouver (British Columbia). – 1998
This 57-minute videotape covers the "Florida Educators Using Information Technology" session of the "Eco-Informa '96" conference. Two speakers presented examples of environmental educators using information technology. The first speaker, Brenda Maxwell, is the Director and Developer of the Florida Science Institute based at…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Critical Thinking, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Goins, L. Keith, Ed. – 1996
This proceedings includes the following papers: "Dealing with Discipline Problems in Schools" (Allen); "Developing Global Awareness" (Arnold); "Desktop Publishing Using WordPerfect 6.0 for Windows" (Broughton); "Learn and Earn" (Cauley); "Using the Computer to Teach Merchandising Math"…
Descriptors: Business Education, Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education, Computer Software
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