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Chu, Samuel K. W.; Chan, Carol K. K.; Tiwari, Agnes F. Y. – Computers & Education, 2012
Blogging has been recommended as a suitable tool for learning during internship due to its associated usefulness in collaborative learning, reflection, communication, and social support. In this study, blogging was incorporated into the internship activities of two discipline-specific groups of interns: information management (n = 53) and nursing…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Grading, Learning Processes, Nursing Education
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Kotze, Paula; Renaud, Karen; van Biljon, Judy – Computers & Education, 2008
This paper explores the use of design patterns and anti-patterns in teaching human-computer interaction principles. Patterns are increasingly popular and are seen as an efficient knowledge transfer mechanism in many fields, including software development in the field of software engineering, and more recently in the field of human-computer…
Descriptors: Man Machine Systems, Knowledge Representation, Computer Software, Computers
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Govender, Irene – Computers & Education, 2009
In this paper the influence of the learning context is considered when learning to program. For the purposes of this study, the lectures, study process, previous knowledge or teaching experience and tests comprised the learning context. The article argues that students' experiences of the learning context have important implications for teaching…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Context Effect, Educational Environment, Teachers
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Reychav, Iris; Te'eni, Dov – Computers & Education, 2009
Academic conferences are places of situated learning dedicated to the exchange of knowledge. Knowledge is exchanged between colleagues who are looking to enhance their future research by taking part in several formal and informal settings (lectures, discussions and social events). We studied the processes of knowledge sharing and the influence of…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Informal Education, Learning Processes, Program Evaluation
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Kolfschoten, Gwendolyn; Lukosch, Stephan; Verbraeck, Alexander; Valentin, Edwin; de Vreede, Gert-Jan – Computers & Education, 2010
Nowadays we need to teach students how to become flexible problem solvers in a dynamic world. The pace in which technology changes and complexity increases requires increased efficiency in learning and understanding. This requires the engineers of tomorrow to quickly gain knowledge and insight outside their prime area of expertise. To transfer…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Problem Solving, Learning Processes, Efficiency
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Fung, P.; And Others – Computers & Education, 1996
Describes a study designed to address the difficulties computer science undergraduates have in learning formal reasoning methods. Computer-based tools providing a mixture of graphical and textual on-screen help were evaluated, and results indicate the tools had a positive effect on the learning process. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education