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King, Barbara; Smith, Carmen Petrick – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2018
The advent of motion-controlled technologies has unlocked new possibilities for body-based learning in the mathematics classroom. For example, mixed-reality learning environments allow students the opportunity to embody a mathematical concept while simultaneously being provided a visual interface that represents their movement. In the current…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Blended Learning, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
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Cheon, Jongpil; Grant, Michael M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a metaphorical interface on germane cognitive load in Web-based instruction. Based on cognitive load theory, germane cognitive load is a cognitive investment for schema construction and automation. A new instrument developed in a previous study was used to measure students' mental activities…
Descriptors: Instructional Development, Cues, Web Based Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Castillo, Lisa C. – Roeper Review, 1998
A study explored the role of analogy in enhancing the ability of 63 gifted children (ages 5-6) to paraphrase metaphors. Children who were instructed in analogies solved more analogies and offered more parallel explanations than those who did not have analogy instruction. They also correctly interpreted more metaphors. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Figurative Language