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Associating Animations with Concrete Models to Enhance Students' Comprehension of Different Visual Representations in Organic Chemistry
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Al-Balushi, Sulaiman M.; Al-Hajri, Sheikha H. – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2014
The purpose of the current study is to explore the impact of associating animations with concrete models on eleventh-grade students' comprehension of different visual representations in organic chemistry. The study used a post-test control group quasi-experimental design. The experimental group (N = 28) used concrete models, submicroscopic…
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Animation, Models, Visual Aids
The Use of Interactive Computer Animations Based on POE as a Presentation Tool in Primary Science Teaching
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Akpinar, Ercan – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2014
This study investigates the effects of using interactive computer animations based on predict-observe-explain (POE) as a presentation tool on primary school students' understanding of the static electricity concepts. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design was utilized in this study. The experiment group consisted of 30…
Descriptors: Animation, Elementary School Science, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Students
Math Snacks: Using Animations and Games to Fill the Gaps in Mathematics
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Valdiz, Alfred; Trujillo, Karen; Wiburg, Karin – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2013
Math Snacks animations and support materials were developed for use on the web and mobile technologies to teach ratio, proportion, scale factor, and number line concepts using a multi-modal approach. Included in Math Snacks are: Animations which promote the visualization of a concept image; written lessons which provide cognitive complexity for…
Descriptors: Animation, Educational Games, Mathematics Instruction, Pretests Posttests
Using a Computer Animation to Teach High School Molecular Biology
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Rotbain, Yosi; Marbach-Ad, Gili; Stavy, Ruth – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
We present an active way to use a computer animation in secondary molecular genetics class. For this purpose we developed an activity booklet that helps students to work interactively with a computer animation which deals with abstract concepts and processes in molecular biology. The achievements of the experimental group were compared with those…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Animation, Computer Graphics
Fostering Primary School Students' Understanding of Cells and Other Related Concepts with Interactive Computer Animation Instruction Accompanied by Teacher and Student-Prepared Concept Maps
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Akpinar, Ercan; Ergin, Omer – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2008
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of instruction (application) including interactive computer animation accompanied by teacher and student-prepared concept maps on primary students' biology achievement during instruction, as well as revealing attitudes towards science as a school subject. A quasi-experimental…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Animation, Concept Mapping
The Effects of Animation Technique on Teaching of Acids and Bases Topics
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Dasdemir, Ikramettin; Doymus, Kemal; Simsek, Ümit; Karaçöp, Ataman – Online Submission, 2008
This study has been carried out in order to determine the effect of computer animations in teaching acid and base topics in science and technology courses on the academic success of the primary school students and the opinions of students related to teaching with the animations. This research was conducted by the participation of 55 students from…
Descriptors: Animation, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Technology Education