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Roca-González, Cristina; Martin-Gutierrez, Jorge; García-Dominguez, Melchor; Carrodeguas, Mª del Carmen Mato – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2017
The present study assessed a short training experiment to improve spatial abilities using two tools based on virtual technologies: one focused on manipulation of specific geometric virtual pieces, and the other consisting of virtual orienteering game. The two tools can help improve spatial abilities required for many engineering problem-solving…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Spatial Ability, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Simulation
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Puig-Ortiz, Joan; Pàmies-Vilà, Rosa; Martinez Miralles, Jordi Ramon – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2015
The following is a proposal for collaboration between universities with the aim to improve curricula that require laboratory activities. A methodology is suggested to implement an innovative educational project involving the exchange of laboratory activities. The exchange of laboratory activities can be carried out on different levels of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Social Media, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Engineering Education
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Zarraonandia, Telmo; Francese, Rita; Passero, Ignazio; Diaz, Paloma; Tortora, Genoveffa – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2014
Despite several researchers reporting evidence that 3D Virtual Worlds can be used to effectively support educational processes in recent years, the integration of this technology in real learning processes is not as commonplace as in other educational technologies. Instructional designers have to balance the cost associated with the development of…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Direct Instruction, Individual Instruction, Learning Activities
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Garcia, Leonor Margalef; Roblin, Natalie Pareja – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2008
This paper describes and analyses an innovative experience carried out by a group of lecturers from the Psychopedagogy Faculty of the University of Alcala, involved in an action research process with the purpose of reflecting about our own practice and constructing alternative teaching strategies to facilitate students' reflective, autonomous and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Learning Activities, Action Research, Innovation
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Villar, Luis M.; Alegre, Olga M. – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2006
The rapid growth of online learning has led to the development of faculty inservice evaluation models focused on quality improvement of degree programs. Based on current "best practices" of student online assessment, the Online Faculty Development and Assessment System (OFDAS), created at the Canary Islands, was designed to serve the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Skills, Classroom Environment, Faculty Development