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Soldano, Carlotta; Luz, Yael; Arzarello, Ferdinando; Yerushalmy, Michal – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2019
The paper describes two versions of an inquiry-based activity in geometry, designed as a game between two players. The game is inspired by Hintikka's semantic game, which is a familiar tool in the field of logic to define truth. The activity is designed in a dynamic geometry environment (DGE). The inquiry is initially guided by the game itself and…
Descriptors: Geometry, Semantics, Mathematics Instruction, Inquiry
Belland, Brian R.; Gu, Jiangyue; Armbrust, Sara; Cook, Brant – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2013
In this conceptual paper, we propose an heuristic to balance context-specific and generic scaffolding, as well as computer-based and teacher scaffolding, during instruction centered on authentic, scientific problems. This paper is novel in that many researchers ask a dichotomous question of whether generic or context-specific scaffolding is best,…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Science Instruction, Inquiry, Active Learning
Glynn, Shawn M.; Taasoobshirazi, Gita; Fowler, Shawn – Educational Technology, 2007
This article helps designers of Web-based science instruction construct analogies that are as effective as those used in classrooms by exemplary science teachers. First, the authors explain what analogies are, how analogies foster learning, and what form analogies should take. Second, they discuss science teachers' use of analogies. Third, they…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Internet, Science Instruction, Web Based Instruction
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Kraftmakher, Yaakov – Physics Education, 2005
The interaction of a conductor with a time-dependent magnetic field is an important topic of electromagnetic theory. A computerized classroom demonstration shows how the eddy currents induced in the rotor of an induction motor cause its rotation or braking. Both phenomena are directly related to Lenz's law.
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Demonstrations (Educational), Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Kinshuk, Taiyu Lin; McNab, Paul – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2006
Researchers have regarded inductive reasoning as one of the seven primary mental abilities that account for human intelligent behaviours. Researchers have also shown that inductive reasoning ability is one of the best predictors for academic performance. Modelling of inductive reasoning is therefore an important issue for providing adaptivity in…
Descriptors: Memory, Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Virtual Classrooms
Stansfield, James L.; And Others – 1976
An Intelligent Computer Aided Instruction (ICAI) program that incorporates an Expert module which allows the tutor to compare the student's response to those generated by an expert was developed for use with Wumpus, a simple maze-exploration game. The Wumpus Advisor program offers advice to a player involved in choosing the best move in a game for…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Decision Making Skills
Edwards, Lois – 1983
A rationale is presented for teaching gifted students to gain computer literacy, learn programing, use utility software (e.g., word processing packages), and use interactive educational courseware containing drills, simulations, or educational strategy games to develop higher level and creative thinking skills. Evaluation of courseware for gifted…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Creative Thinking
Piele, Donald T. – 1979
This paper is a report of a pilot project in which a microcomputer was placed in a sixth grade classroom for eight weeks for the purpose of developing logical thinking skills. Students were first given instruction on how to program the APPLE II microcomputer to draw color graphics designs; they were then given similar problems to solve using the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Grade 6
Kirkpatrick, Susan N.; Biglan, Barbara – Computing Teacher, 1990
Describes activities that present concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for elementary and secondary school students. The use of Logo with elementary students is discussed; appropriate software is described; programing activities using Logo, BASIC, and Prolog are examined; and the field of robotics is discussed. (four…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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Croy, Marvin J. – Computers and the Humanities, 1988
Describes a project which aims at improving human interaction in a deductive logic course via the use of a proof-checking computer program. Shows that the use of computers in education need not separate teachers from students, but rather can provide information concerning student needs and supply opportunities for addressing those needs both…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction, Deduction, Higher Education
Frandsen, Henry – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1981
The computer has enormous potential for enhancing the secondary trigonometry curriculum. Areas that can be improved through use of the computer include: solutions of triangles, inductive investigations of functions, graphs of functions, and solution of trigonometric identities. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Futures (of Society)
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McCoy, Leah P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Selects five critical elements for success in problem solving in mathematics and in computer programing: general strategy; planning; logical thinking; variables; and debugging. Describes the role of the five elements based on a literature review. Forty-one references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking
Nagel, Stuart; Bievenue, Lisa – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes decision-aiding software, Policy/Goal Percentaging (P/G%), that can process a set of controversial alternatives when used with microcomputer-aided instruction. The benefits and objectives of microcomputer use are discussed, and applications of the software to problems in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Decision Making
Jones, Bruce William – 1976
The results of implementing computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in two religion courses and a logic course at California State College, Bakersfield, are examined along with student responses. The main purpose of the CAI project was to teach interpretive skills. The most positive results came in the logic course. The programs in the New Testament…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Critical Thinking
Pereira-Mendoza, Lionel, Ed. – 1988
These conference proceedings include two invited lectures, four working group reports, seven reports from topic groups, one ad hoc presentation paper, a list of participants and a list of previous proceedings. The invited lectures were: "Mathematics Education and Technology" (Christine Keital); and "All One System" (Lynn A.…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Females