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Homburger, Sheila A.; Drits-Esser, Dina; Malone, Molly; Stark, Louisa A. – American Biology Teacher, 2021
Arguing from evidence is one of eight key science practices in which students should engage. It is an essential component of science, yet students have difficulties with this practice. We describe a scaffolded claims-evidence-reasoning (CER) argumentation framework that is embedded within a new eight-week, freely available curriculum unit…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Science Instruction, Evidence, Logical Thinking
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Sleeter, Nate; Schrum, Kelly; Swan, Amy; Broubalow, Justin – Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 2020
This article discusses authentic inquiry-based learning in a hybrid graduate course, "Teaching Hidden History," taught in 2015 and 2016. Students in this course created online history learning modules based on their own scholarly research. They defined their intended audience and crafted modules tailored specifically for those learners.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Graduate Students, History Instruction
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Joesbury, Mark – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2015
This Account of Practice describes the introduction and development of action learning within a level 5 module of "Communications at Work" delivered as part of a Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Professional Certificate in Management (CMS) between 2005/2006 and 2009/2010. This will commence with a personal narrative and…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Experiential Learning, Part Time Students, Management Development
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Baker, Ruth L. – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2014
Did you ever wish for an easy-to-maintain tool to create course-level or assignment-level instruction for online or distance students? LibGuides can provide the solution! LibGuides provide a versatile and easy-to-maintain platform for delivering step-by-step, scaffolded tutorials that enhance learning outcomes through chunking, reduced strain on…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Instructional Materials, Tutorial Programs, Delivery Systems
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Hernandez-Nanclares, Nuria; Jimenez-Munoz, Antonio – Research-publishing.net, 2016
The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in Spain has increased the number of degrees taught through English, although secondary schools do not ensure an appropriate set of linguistic skills for bilingual degrees. A holistic, accountable model for Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-supported learning can give students the adequate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Language of Instruction, English
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Busetti, Emanuela; Dettori, Giuliana; Forcheri, Paola; Ierardi, Maria Grazia – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2007
In this article we describe an approach to the design of learning objects (LOs) suitable to support learning in complex domains. We briefly discuss, from an educational point of view, the methodological choices underlying the design of LOs to be used as didactical materials in a distributed Web-based environment, presently under development,…
Descriptors: Resource Units, Material Development, Web Based Instruction, Robotics
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Burke, Barry N.; Meade, Shelli D. – Technology Teacher, 2007
How can the teachers of today raise student achievement and prepare students to become the next generation of technologists, innovators, designers, and engineers? This article introduces new opportunities for professional development: a cadre of education professionals who are trained to deliver professional development for states, districts, and…
Descriptors: Learning Modules, Elementary Secondary Education, Technological Literacy, Teacher Educators
Weston, Tim J.; Barker, Lecia – Educational Technology, 2001
Explains how to design, implement, and evaluate self-contained Web-based learning modules for university students. Discusses remote access for distance education; interactivity; multimedia; student control of learning; content; intended audience; scaffolding; individualized feedback via online assessment; navigation; collaboration and expertise;…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Behavioral Objectives, Content Analysis, Distance Education