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de la Peña Esteban, F. David; Lara Torralbo, Juan A.; Lizcano Casas, David; Burgos García, María Concepción – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2020
Problem-solving is one of the biggest challenges that students can find in an Engineering degree. Information and communication technologies are of great use in this regard, providing learners with tools that complement their study and facilitate skills acquisition. A good strategy to enhance student motivation towards problem-solving is to use…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Game Based Learning, Web Based Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Li, Lie-Ming; Li, Bin; Luo, Ying – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2015
We modified the Just-in-Time Teaching approach and developed a dual safeguard web-based interactive (DGWI) teaching system for an introductory physics course. The system consists of four instructional components that improve student learning by including warm-up assignments and online homework. Student and instructor activities involve activities…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Teaching Methods, Surveys, Teacher Student Relationship
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Gokalp, Muhammed Sait; Sharma, Manjula; Johnston, Ian; Sharma, Mia – Teaching Science, 2013
The purpose of this study was to investigate how WebQuests can be used in physics classes for teaching specific concepts. The study had three stages. The first stage was to develop a WebQuest on Newton's second law. The second stage involved developing a lesson plan to implement the WebQuest in class. In the final stage, the WebQuest was…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Curriculum Implementation, Investigations, Physics
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Ge, Xun; Planas, Lourdes G.; Er, Nelson – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2010
An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effects of question prompts and peer review on scaffolding students' problem-based learning in a web-based cognitive support system. Ninety-six pharmacy students were randomly assigned to a treatment or control condition. The students in both conditions were asked to generate solutions to a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Web Based Instruction, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Questioning Techniques
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De Young, Mary; Fung, Maria G. – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2004
This article describes how the Problem of the Week Environment at the Math Forum online mathematics resource allows K-8 preservice teachers who are enrolled in mathematics content problem solving-classes to experience the process of reading, evaluating, and replying to young problem solvers' work with thoughtful comments and effective hints. This…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Mentors, Mathematics Education, Online Courses