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Bunch, John M. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2009
This paper presents a goal-based scenario approach to teaching introductory database concepts to undergraduates using two different scaffolding methods. One method, termed "worked-out examples," attempts to reduce extraneous cognitive load by requiring students to complete increasingly complex missing parts of worked out examples. The other…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Undergraduate Students, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
LeBlanc, John F.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses elementary school mathematics instruction and describes the design and construction of a database with nonroutine problem-solving situations. A classification for the problems is explained, and use of the database at Indiana University and its potential use by elementary school teachers are described. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Database Design, Databases
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Wiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes the nature of computerized data bases. Provides an activity using a data base and designing a data base. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design, Databases