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Investigating the Quality of Project-Based Science and Technology Learning Environments in Elementary School: A Critical Review of Instruments
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Thys, Miranda; Verschaffel, Lieven; Van Dooren, Wim; Laevers, Ferre – Studies in Science Education, 2016
This paper provides a systematic review of instruments that have the potential to measure the quality of project-based science and technology (S&T) learning environments in elementary school. To this end, a comprehensive literature search was undertaken for the large field of S&T learning environments. We conducted a horizontal bottom-up…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Teaching Methods, Prior Learning, Scientific Concepts
Inquiry-Based Learning Case Studies for Computing and Computing Forensic Students
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Campbell, Jackie – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2012
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the use of specifically-developed, inquiry-based learning materials for Computing and Forensic Computing students. Small applications have been developed which require investigation in order to de-bug code, analyse data issues and discover "illegal" behaviour. The applications…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Software, Inquiry, Active Learning
Using HTML for Organizing Student Projects Through the Internet.
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Scigliano, John A.; And Others – T.H.E. Journal, 1996
Discusses logistics and design of an interactive teaching environment at Nova Southeastern University (Florida). Design elements include preparing instructional materials; monitoring progress; raising teacher awareness; support for learning; questions and answers via e-mail; timeliness of class participation; assessing student readiness; real-time…
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment
Facilitating Proficiency, Authentic Assessment, the Internet and Student Activities.
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Haigh, Rosemary; Lennon, Patricia; Moore, Douglas; Taliercio-Cohn, Carmela – 1998
Techniques for combining a communicative approach to second language teaching with assessment and use of Internet resources are presented. Emphasis is on beginning and intermediate language instruction. Two levels of student assessment projects designed for a unit on community and neighborhood are presented. The novice project involves exploration…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Evaluation Methods
Effective Use of Classroom Computer Stations across the Curriculum.
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Hatfield, Susan – 1996
This study examined the effective use of computer stations across the curriculum. Research was conducted in a fourth grade classroom in Lena, a small, rural farming town in northwestern Illinois. Desks were arranged in circular clusters of five. The students moved to five different stations, one of which was an IBM computer mini-lab. The lab, used…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Methods
Developing an Information Literacy Program K-12. A How-To-Do-It Manual and CD-ROM Package. How-To-Do-It Manuals for Librarians, Number 85.
Langhorne, Mary Jo, Ed. – 1998
This book, developed by the Iowa City Community School District, recipient of the National Library Media Program of the year Award in 1997, provides a complete K-12 curriculum, with details on when key basic information, research, and production skills should be introduced, expanded, and reviewed. The book is divided into four parts: Part I:…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Guides, Educational Media, Educational Technology