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Schleisman, Katrina B.; Selcen Guzey, S.; Lie, Richard; Michlin, Michael; Desjardins, Christopher; Shackleton, Hazel S.; Schwerdfeger, August C.; Michalowski, Martin; Dubinsky, Janet M. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2018
Mobile applications (apps) for learning technical scientific content are becoming increasingly popular in educational settings. Neuroscience is often considered complex and challenging for most students to understand conceptually. "iNeuron" is a recently developed iOS app that teaches basic neuroscience in the context of a series of…
Descriptors: Neurosciences, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Computer Software
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Malone, Kathy L.; Schunn, Christian D.; Schuchardt, Anita M. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2018
The National Research Council framework for science education and the Next Generation Science Standards have developed a need for additional research and development of curricula that is both technologically model-based and includes engineering practices. This is especially the case for biology education. This paper describes a quasi-experimental…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Introductory Courses, Biology, Computer Software
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Liou, Wei-Kai; Bhagat, Kaushal Kumar; Chang, Chun-Yen – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
The present study compares the highly interactive cloud-classroom (HIC) system with traditional methods of teaching materials science that utilize crystal structure picture or real crystal structure model, in order to examine its learning effectiveness across three dimensions: knowledge, comprehension and application. The aim of this study was to…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Meier, Debra K.; Reinhard, Karl J.; Carter, David O.; Brooks, David W. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
Worked examples have been effective in enhancing learning outcomes, especially with novice learners. Most of this research has been conducted in laboratory settings. This study examined the impact of embedding elaborated worked example modeling in a computer simulation practice activity on learning achievement among 39 undergraduate students…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Computer Simulation, Transfer of Training, Prior Learning
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Butler, Kyle A.; Lumpe, Andrew – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
This study was designed to theoretically articulate and empirically assess the role of computer scaffolds. In this project, several examples of educational software were developed to scaffold the learning of students performing high level cognitive activities. The software used in this study, Artemis, focused on scaffolding the learning of…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Grade 5, Science Instruction, Pretests Posttests
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Appling, Jeffrey R.; Peake, Lisa C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2004
The effect of intervening use of molecular visualization software was tested on 73 first-year general chemistry students. Pretests and posttests included both traditional multiple-choice questions and model-building activities. Overall students improved after working with the software, although students performed less well on the model-building…
Descriptors: Visualization, Educational Technology, Computer Software, Intervention