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Masek, Martin; Murcia, Karen; Morrison, Jason – Australian Educational Computing, 2012
Mobile devices, such as tablets and smart phones, are increasingly being utilised as tools for education, with tablets such as the Apple iPad being introduced into many classrooms. These devices are seen as enablers of learning through a fun, interactive interface; however the process of producing a pedagogically valid, yet entertaining…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Curriculum, Handheld Devices, Material Development
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Darcy, Rose; Auld, Glenn – Australian Educational Computing, 2008
The use of ICTs to support literacy in a minority Indigenous Australian language is an important domain of pedagogy that is often overlooked by teachers in these contexts. The development of new technological configurations in remote communities can be highly supportive of Indigenous languages spoken by a small number of people. This paper reports…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Educational Technology, Family Environment, Teaching Methods
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Vincent, John; Rizzo, Jan – Australian Educational Computing, 2005
In this project, narrative was constructed by Grade 5 students using learning technologies (cameras, computers and multimedia software) through three-dimensional cartoon animations, or "claymation", and the creativity that emerged was at times startling. Narrative need not be interpreted narrowly and monomodally. It emerged that…
Descriptors: Creativity, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cartoons, Grade 5
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Reynolds, Nicholas – Australian Educational Computing, 2002
This paper serves as a brief description of research into the use of professional level music software as a learning tool for creativity and composition by primary school children. The research formed the basis of a Master of Information Technology in Education degree at the University of Melbourne. The paper examines the physical environment, the…
Descriptors: Creativity, Music Education, Musical Composition, Computer Software
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Smith, Glenn Gordon; Middleton, James A. – Australian Educational Computing, 2003
This study compared interaction with a computer vs. observation as learning situations for low and high ability student's learning of spatial visualization and geometric transformations. Thirty-two fifth grade boys took the Differential Aptitude Test, Space Relations Subset (DAT), and then participated in the experiment. Pre-test and post-test…
Descriptors: Protocol Analysis, Low Achievement, Observational Learning, Aptitude Tests
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Severinsen, G. – Australian Educational Computing, 2003
Technology in secondary schools has become of increasing interest as the power of the microchip has developed. For the students of Mathematics, computers and handheld graphic calculators need to be accessible to all. They are relevant to the needs of the students' courses and to support and develop their Mathematical learning (Smith, 1997).…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Rote Learning, Logical Thinking