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Li, Zhao; Corti, David S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
The application of the Reaction Monte Carlo (RxMC) algorithm to standard textbook problems in chemical reaction equilibria is discussed. The RxMC method is a molecular simulation algorithm for studying the equilibrium properties of reactive systems, and therefore provides the opportunity to develop computer-based "experiments" for the…
Descriptors: College Students, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Lahav, Orly; Hagab, Noha; Levy, Sharona Tal; Talis, Vadim – Interactive Learning Environments, 2019
Access to curriculum learning materials is a central need for students who are blind. This research examined the use of Listening-to-Complexity (L2C) based on NetLogo, an agent-based modeling language enabling exploration and construction of models of complex systems. L2C, designed for users who are blind, provides several auditory streams…
Descriptors: Blindness, STEM Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Accessibility (for Disabled)
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Kim, H. S.; Prevost, L.; Lemons, P. P. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2015
The understanding of core concepts and processes of science in solving problems is important to successful learning in biology. We have designed and developed a Web-based, self-directed tutorial program, "SOLVEIT," that provides various scaffolds (e.g., prompts, expert models, visual guidance) to help college students enhance their…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Scientific Concepts, Web Based Instruction
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Kelly, Resa M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
Molecular visualizations have been widely endorsed by many chemical educators as an efficient way to convey the dynamic and atomic-level details of chemistry events. Research indicates that students who use molecular visualizations are able to incorporate most of the intended features of the animations into their explanations. However, studies…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, High Schools, Secondary School Science, Chemistry
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Koretsky, Milo D.; Falconer, John L.; Brooks, Bill J.; Gilbuena, Debra M.; Silverstein, David L.; Smith, Christina; Miletic, Marina – Advances in Engineering Education, 2014
This paper describes the "AIChE Concept Warehouse," a recently developed web-based instructional tool that enables faculty within the discipline of chemical engineering to better provide their students concept-based instruction. It currently houses over 2,000 concept questions and 10 concept inventories pertinent to courses throughout…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Educational Philosophy, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Martínez Muñoz, Miriam; Jiménez Rodríguez, María Lourdes; Gutiérrez de Mesa, José Antonio – Informatics in Education, 2013
This work is part of a research project whose main objective is to understand the impact that the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has on the teaching and learning process on the subject of Physics. We will show that, with the use of a storm simulator, physics students improve their learning process on one hand they understand…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
Pagliarulo, Christopher L. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Traditional undergraduate biology courses are content intensive, requiring students to understand and remember large amounts of information in short periods of time. Yet most students maintain little of the material encountered during their education. Poor knowledge retention is a main cause of academic failure and high undergraduate attrition…
Descriptors: Investigations, School Holding Power, Academic Failure, Testing
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Craig, Scotty D.; Gholson, Barry; Brittingham, Joshua K.; Williams, Joah L.; Shubeck, Keith T. – Computers & Education, 2012
Two experiments explored the role of vicarious "self" explanations in facilitating student learning gains during computer-presented instruction. In Exp. 1, college students with low or high knowledge on Newton's laws were tested in four conditions: (a) monologue (M), (b) questions (Q), (c) explanation (E), and (d) question + explanation (Q + E).…
Descriptors: Honors Curriculum, Class Activities, Learning Activities, Physics
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Formica, Sarah P.; Easley, Jessica L.; Spraker, Mark C. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2010
To determine whether teaching an introductory physics course with a traditional lecture style or with Just-in-Time teaching (a student-centered, interactive-engagement style) will help students to better understand Newtonian concepts, such as Newton's Third Law, 222 students in introductory physics courses taught by traditional lecture styles and…
Descriptors: Physics, Lecture Method, Introductory Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Stroud, Michael J.; Schwartz, Neil H. – Journal of Educational Research, 2010
The present investigation was designed to determine if the learning benefits of metaphors and graphics could be combined into one instructional device--a metaphorical graphic--to aid in the acquisition of difficult concepts of chemistry. The authors further sought to determine if metaphorical graphics could foster greater retention of the basic…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Prior Learning, Chemistry, Teaching Methods
Ruzhitskaya, Lanika – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The presented research study investigated the effects of computer-supported inquiry-based learning and peer interaction methods on effectiveness of learning a scientific concept. The stellar parallax concept was selected as a basic, and yet important in astronomy, scientific construct, which is based on a straightforward relationship of several…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Inquiry, Active Learning, Peer Relationship
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Florida, Jennifer – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2012
The study deals with the development of an analogy-integrated e-learning module on Cellular Respiration, which is intended to facilitate conceptual understanding of students with different brain hemisphere dominance and learning styles. The module includes eight analogies originally conceptualized following the specific steps used to prepare…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cognitive Style, Learning Modules, Biochemistry
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Ucar, Sedat; Trundle, Kathy Cabe – Computers & Education, 2011
Students are often unable to collect the real-time data necessary for conducting inquiry in science classrooms. Web-based, real-time data could, therefore, offer a promising tool for conducting scientific inquiries within classroom environments. This study used a quasi-experimental research design to investigate the effects of inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Science, Methods Courses
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Doymus, Kemal; Karacop, Ataman; Simsek, Umit – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2010
This study investigated the effect of jigsaw cooperative learning and animation versus traditional teaching methods on students' understanding of electrochemistry in a first-year general chemistry course. This study was carried out in three different classes in the department of primary science education during the 2007-2008 academic year. The…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Cooperative Learning, Energy, Science Tests
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Madhyastha, Tara; Tanimoto, Steven – Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2009
A number of educational researchers have developed pedagogical approaches that involve the teacher in discovering and helping to correct misconceptions that students bring to their study of their subject matter. During the last decade, several computer systems have been developed to support teaching and learning using this kind of approach. A…
Descriptors: Educational Researchers, Educational Theories, College Students, Misconceptions
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