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Ealy, Julie B. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Evaluates first-year college students' perceptions of molecular modeling. Examines the effectiveness, integration with course content, interests, benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of molecular modeling. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Simulation, Higher Education, Introductory Courses

Rothberg, Madeleine A.; And Others – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
Describes computer software intended to help students understand the factors that determine their risk of HIV infection (ZWH)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Courseware, Health Education, High Schools

Barab, Sasha A.; Hay, Kenneth E.; Squire, Kurt; Barnett, Michael; Schmidt, Rae; Karrigan, Kristen; Yamagata-Lynch, Lisa; Johnson, Christine – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2000
Describes an introductory undergraduate astronomy course in which the large-lecture format was moved to one in which students were immersed in a technologically-rich, inquiry-based, participatory learning environment. Finds that virtual reality can be used effectively in regular undergraduate university courses as a tool through which students can…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education

Windschitl, Mark – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Describes a study that examined the relationships in achievement between members of dyads who were paired according to epistemological maturity. Each dyad engaged in a photosynthesis simulation exercise. Also examines the relationship between individual students' epistemological maturity and their understanding of photosynthesis. Contains 24…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education