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Fan, Xinxin; Geelan, David – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2013
Secondary school science teachers have a wide variety of teaching approaches available to them as they support the development of their students' scientific literacy and knowledge of, and about, science. Information technologies, on computers and other devices, offer potentially valuable ways to supplement this "toolkit" of teaching approaches.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Teachers, Secondary School Science, Scientific Literacy
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Foti, Sebastian; Ring, Gail – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2008
The goal of this project was to help science teachers shift to a more inquiry-based teaching style by supplying learning tools that support a more student-centered approach. The project employed PSI (Personal Study Instrument) Sim Modules, a simulation-based electronic learning environment designed to address misconceptions in middle school…
Descriptors: Teaching Styles, Teacher Characteristics, Science Teachers, Educational Environment
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Coffey, John W.; Koonce, Robert – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2008
This article contains a description of the organization and method of use of an active learning environment named MODeLeR, (Multimedia Object Design Learning Resource), a tool designed to facilitate the learning of concepts pertaining to object modeling with the Unified Modeling Language (UML). MODeLeR was created to provide an authentic,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Barak, Moshe – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2004
The intent of this study was to investigate the impact of introducing computerized means, mainly simulation and the Internet, on teaching and learning electronics in Israeli high schools. Computers in electronics studies are, at the same time, part of the subject matter learned and a means for teaching and learning. Data were collected through…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Laboratory Experiments, Computer Simulation, Internet
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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Summarizes eight papers from the 1989 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). The papers describe: (1) programs for teaching physical science, astronomy, and mathematics; (2) integrating telecommunications into school science; (3) use of models and simulations; and (4) the 1988 Association for the Education of Teachers in Science…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
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Ronen, Miky; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Describes a project aimed at examining the problems involved in a large scale integration of computerized simulations into the present structure of physics teaching in Israeli high schools. Assessment by students, teachers, and the project team indicated general satisfaction with the project. Discusses difficulties of implementing computer-based…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Courseware