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Peter Gimby; Wesley Ernst; Christopher Cully; Ania Harlick – Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching, 2024
The switch to online learning required a creative solution to allow for the experiential learning outcomes of the program to be satisfied when access to physical spaces and equipment was restricted. This paper describes a collaborative process between technical and support staff as well as research and teaching faculty that led to the creation of…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Experiential Learning, Teacher Collaboration, Educational Technology
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Sawyer, Robert; Rowe, Jonathan; Azevedo, Roger; Lester, James – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2018
Student interactions with game-based learning environments produce a wide range of in-game problem-solving sequences. These sequences can be viewed as trajectories through a game's problem-solving space. In this paper, we present a general framework for analyzing students' problem-solving behavior in game-based learning environments by filtering…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Carpenter, Yuen-ying; Sullivan, Erin Rae – Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching, 2017
The visualization of chemical compounds in three-dimensions is a foundational skill in the study and practice of chemistry and related fields, and one which has the potential to be supported by interaction with virtual models. Here, we present a collaborative learning activity piloted in first-year chemistry which investigates if inquiry-driven…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Spatial Ability, Geometric Concepts
Walker, J. R.; Traber, D. L. – Physiologist, 1985
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of using computer simulations (including those involving application of mathematical models) in teaching physiology and pharmacology, indicating that the major benefit is in performing experiments that cannot be performed in the laboratory. Also considers a simulation on the interaction of drugs with…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, College Science, Computer Simulation, Higher Education
Blanchaer, M. C. – Physiologist, 1985
Simulations can help students apply basic science knowledge (which they are acquiring concurrently) to the identification and management of the physiological, metabolic, and/or anatomic problem(s) underlying the signs and the symptoms of a specific "simulated patient." The design, development, and production of these simulations are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, College Science, Computer Simulation, Higher Education
McGilliard, Kip L. – Physiologist, 1985
Describes a program which simulates animal pharmacology experiments involving "all-or-none" responses. Use of the Applesoft BASIC program in the pharmacology teaching laboratory provides students with a rapid and economical way to gain experience in the design and statistical analysis of quantal dose-response experiments. Information on…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Boyle, Joseph – Physiologist, 1985
RESPSYST is a computer program (written in BASICA and using MS-DOS/PC-DOS microcomputers) incorporating more than 20 of the factors that determine gas transport by the cardio-respiratory system. The five-part program discusses most of these factors, provides several question/answer sections, and relies heavily on graphics to demonstrate…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Peterson, Nils S.; And Others – Physiologist, 1985
Describes computer strategies designed to emphasize teaching of an integrative view of cardiovascular physiology. They include: (1) a group of simulated laboratories which emphasize an explicit integration of ideas; (2) fault-finding exercises in which those ideas are put to use; and (3) a novel testing device for measuring student progress. (JN)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Rovick, Allen A.; Michael, Joel A. – Physiologist, 1985
Uses examples from four exercises to show how computer-based education (CBE) is used to teach problem-solving in a physiology course. Screen prints are included to illustrate the exercises. Several benefits of using CBE strategies in physiology are also considered. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Schmidt, Thomas G.; Place, Allen R. – Physiologist, 1985
Modeled after the program "Mastermind," this program teaches students the art of protein sequencing. The program (written in Turbo Pascal for the IBM PC, requiring 128K, a graphics adapter, and an 8070 mathematics coprocessor) generates a polypeptide whose sequence and length can be user-defined (for practice) or computer-generated (for…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Smith, Stanley G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Provides examples which illustrate how microcomputers can facilitate various aspects of chemistry instruction, focusing on computer assisted instruction (CAI) and on the simulation of chemistry experiments. Brief comments on writing CAI programs are also included. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Hall, Edward C., Jr. – Nature Study, 1984
Describes software packages on energy topics which are undergoing teacher reviews and testing. Although all are intended primarily for grades seven to 12, some are also appropriate for higher education. Program topics include power plant engineer, energy conversions, personal energy inventory, temperature grapher, home energy savings, and electric…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Conservation Education
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Brooks, David W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Alternatives to traditional, large-class lecturing are discussed. They include using canned lectures, demonstrations and lecture experiments, computer simulations, problem-solving strategies, breaks during lectures, and movies. Moving out of large classrooms to laboratories and resource rooms (or giving an examination) is also suggested. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Simulation, Demonstrations (Educational)
Suits, Jerry P.; Lagowski, J. J. – 1994
Two studies were conducted to determine the effects of gender, reasoning level, and inductive and deductive computer-simulated experiments (CSE) on problem-solving abilities in introductory general chemistry. In the pilot study, 254 subjects were randomly assigned to control (computer-assisted-instruction tutorials), inductive or deductive CSE…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Chemistry, Classroom Research, Cognitive Development
Collins, Angelo – 1987
Descriptions of the problem-solving strategies of experts solving realistic, computer-generated transmission genetics problems are presented in this paper and implications for instruction are discussed. Seven experts were involved in the study. All of the experts had a doctoral degree and experience in both teaching and doing research in genetics.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation