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Direct linkKafai, Yasmin B. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
Our work investigates the annual outbreak of Whypox, a virtual epidemic in Whyville.net, a virtual world with over 1.2 million registered players ages 8-16. We examined online and classroom participants' understanding of a computer virus using surveys and design activities. Our analyses reveal that students have a mostly naive understanding of a…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Information Technology
Peer reviewedReif, Frederick – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Analyzes the cognitive processes and kinds of knowledge needed to work in a scientific domain like physics. Discusses the processes needed to interpret scientific concepts, uses of quantitative and qualitative descriptions, hierarchical ways of organizing scientific knowledge, and processes facilitating problem solving. Describes the use of these…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Instructional Design, Learning Processes, Logical Thinking
