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Andrew Phillips; Anusha Srinivas; Ilina Prentoska; Margaret O'Dea; Matthew Kustrup; Sarah Hurley; Savannah Bruno; Vy Nguyen; Pin-Kuang Lai – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2024
Teaching chemistry and biology students about biologics design remains challenging despite its increasing importance in pharmaceutical development. Monoclonal antibodies, commonly called mAbs, are the most popular biologics. They have been developed into drugs to treat various diseases in the past decades. Multiple challenges exist for designing…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Biochemistry, Science Instruction, Computer Software
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Justin Gambrell; Eric Brewe – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2024
Computational thinking in physics has many different forms, definitions, and implementations depending on the level of physics or the institution it is presented in. To better integrate computational thinking in introductory physics, we need to understand what physicists find important about computational thinking in introductory physics. We…
Descriptors: Physics, Introductory Courses, Science Instruction, Thinking Skills
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Kanaki, Kalliopi; Kalogiannakis, Michail – Education and Information Technologies, 2018
Objects are everywhere. People deal with them from the beginning of their lives. From babyhood, they start to recognise them and, progressively, learn to define their attributes and designate the actions related to them. Although the basis of object-oriented programming is translating real-world objects into the object-oriented code, learning…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Physical Sciences
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Marksbury, Nancy – Forum on Public Policy Online, 2017
Higher education institutions are charged with creating one million more STEM professionals over the next decade, a 34% increase in undergraduate STEM degrees annually (PCAST 2012). Examining why college STEM courses manifest high attrition rates, interdependencies emerge that begin in early childhood education. Those of us in higher education…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Rural Areas, Elementary School Teachers, Faculty Development
Blumenfeld, Lucinda – Instructor, 2007
A teacher has to keep going to school just to keep his or her job, so it pays to know the most interesting and convenient programs available. This article presents 11 professional development options that "work" for teachers' real-life schedules: (1) Best for Children's Literature: Penn State University; (2) Best for Science & Technology: PBS…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Educational Technology, Literacy Education, Teacher Improvement
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McNulty, John A.; Sonntag, Beth; Sinacore, James M. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2009
Web-based computer-aided instruction (CAI) has become increasingly important to medical curricula. This multi-year study investigated the effectiveness of CAI and the factors affecting level of individual use. Three CAI were tested that differed in specificity of applicability to the curriculum and in the level of student interaction with the CAI.…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Student Surveys
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Morrissey, D. J.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1995
Describes the Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignment (CAPA) system which offers a way to apply computers to assist instructors and students in the framework of lectures and assigned problem sets without students being forced to use the computer system. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Hinchman, Kathleen A., Ed.; Sheridan-Thomas, Heather K., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2008
Covering everything from day-to-day learning activities to schoolwide goals, this engaging book reviews key topics in literacy instruction for grades 5-12 and provides research-based recommendations for practice. Leading scholars present culturally responsive strategies for motivating adolescents; using multiple texts and digital media;…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Adolescents, Literacy, Program Development
Hauglustaine-Charlier, B. – 1990
This paper describes a training program which was designed to train teachers how to use computer applications such as database management systems and spreadsheets in their classrooms; how to modify applications according to their teaching practices; and how to learn from their experiences in using computer applications in the classroom. A group of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Database Management Systems
Berger, Sandra – Understanding Our Gifted, 2003
This article discusses the paucity of gifted females taking advanced math and science courses and the widening gender gap in computer science courses and the information and technology (IT) field. A list of Internet resources that examine this issue is provided, along with resources for fostering IT skills in girls. (CR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
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McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes the ENLIST Micros program and manuals based on results of a national needs assessment. The program name came from the object of the program to ENcourage LIteracy of Science Teachers in the use of Microcomputers. Listed are 18 objectives for training materials and 12 appendices. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science
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Zielinski, Theresa Julia – Journal of Chemical Education, 1995
Explains how the Mathcad computer program can promote the development of higher-order chemical thinking skills of students taking junior-level physical chemistry courses. The kinetics of first-order series and reversible reactions is used as an example of how this can be implemented within an interactive laboratory or lecture format. (PVD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Hawkins, Jan – 1982
With increasing attention being given to the importance of microcomputers in the schools, there is concern about how new teachers can best be prepared to use the new technology effectively. This paper presents a perspective on teacher training based on three categories in which computers may be used in the classroom: to provide unique learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Texas Computer Education Association, Lubbock. – 1988
The theme of this computer education conference was "Technology across the Curriculum." These proceedings include papers on the application of educational technologies in school administration, business education, computer science education, mathematics, science, social studies, English and language arts, elementary education, gifted and…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Finkel, LeRoy – 1991
This book is designed for use in an introductory, college level course on educational technology, and no prior experience with computers or computing is assumed. The first of a series on technology in the classroom, the text provides a foundation for exploring more specific topics in greater depth. The book is divided into three…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Courseware
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