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Peer reviewedBare, John K. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
A microcomputer was used successfully to replicate Sternberg's 1966 study of retrieval from short-term memory and Sperling's 1960 study on sensory or iconic memory. Computers with a capacity for measuring reaction time are useful in the laboratory for introductory psychology courses. (SR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Laboratory Experiments, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedTeck-Chee, Chia – Physics Education, 1995
Describes the use of microcomputers in physics experiments to extend powers of observation, increase the accuracy of measurements taken, and obtain large amounts of high quality information, especially continuous and rapidly changing/moving data. Discusses software for interfacing a microcomputer with mechanics experiments. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Measurement, Mechanics (Physics)
Download full textLinn, Marcia C. – 1988
Research offers important suggestions concerning science curriculum design, and real-time data collection technology offers great opportunities. This paper discusses how recent increases in understanding the nature of the learner and the process of instruction combined with recent advances in technology might lead to improved science instruction.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Design, Epistemology, Instructional Design
Borgman, Christine L.; And Others – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Describes a prototype interactive science catalog for children that will have three interfaces: a subject-oriented browsing search, a search tied directly to science simulations, and an author/title/subject keyword searchable interface. Research plans include examinations of children's abilities to formulate and implement searchable queries and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Lehman, James D.; Campbell, John P. – 1991
Microcomputer-based laboratories (MBLs) are believed to have significant potential for improving laboratory experiences in science classrooms. A study funded through a grant project called STEPS to Better Science sought to broaden the knowledge base by examining MBL use by teachers and students in a variety of science classrooms in six high…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Demonstrations (Educational), Experiential Learning
Adams, D. Daryl; Shrum, John W. – 1988
Effects of microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) exercises and level of cognitive development on high school biology students' ability to construct and interpret line graphs were investigated. Forty-six students enrolled in general biology classes at a rural high school volunteered to participate in the study. These students were administered…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
Barojas, Jorge, Ed. – 1988
This conference on physics education was held to improve cooperative efforts in connection with 12 topics previously identified by a survey. A working group was organized in association with each of these topics with the hope of creating or reinforcing a network. Working groups included: network development procedures; graduate education and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Conferences
