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Cirkony, Connie; Tytler, Russell; Hubber, Peter – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2022
Inquiry-based representation-focused approaches in science education have shown promising outcomes when students engage in knowledge building via an active process of constructing, coordinating, and evaluating representations. To date, much of the existing research around these approaches has taken place in pre-digital classrooms, but the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Active Learning
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Manakul, Theeradej; Somabut, Anucha; Tuamsuk, Kulthida – Cogent Education, 2023
Smart teaching is an essential skill for teachers to effectively transform their classrooms into active learning environments. However, teachers need to have specific abilities to apply the smart teaching approach which comprised of pedagogy, technology, and classroom management. This research was conducted based on the Khon Kaen University Smart…
Descriptors: Teaching Skills, Active Learning, Junior High School Teachers, Outcomes of Education
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Barak, Moshe; Asad, Khaled – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2012
Background: This research focused on the development, implementation and evaluation of a course on image-processing principles aimed at middle-school students. Purpose: The overarching purpose of the study was that of integrating the learning of subjects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and linking the learning of these…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Mathematics Education, Recognition (Achievement), Females
Wiginton, Barry Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study utilized an explanatory mixed-methods research design to investigate the effect of learning environment on student mathematics achievement, and mathematics self-efficacy, and student learning style in a ninth grade Algebra I classroom. The study also explored the lived experiences of the teachers and students in the three different…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Mixed Methods Research, Homework
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Chang, Hsin-Yi; Wu, Hsin-Kai; Hsu, Ying-Shao – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
Augmented reality (AR) technologies are identified as one of key emerging technologies for education in the next 5 years. AR takes advantage of virtual objects or information overlaying physical objects or environments, resulting in a mixed reality in which virtual objects and real environments coexist in a meaningful way to augment learning…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Science and Society
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Eskrootchi, Rogheyeh; Oskrochi, G. Reza – Educational Technology & Society, 2010
Incorporating computer-simulation modelling into project-based learning may be effective but requires careful planning and implementation. Teachers, especially, need pedagogical content knowledge which refers to knowledge about how students learn from materials infused with technology. This study suggests that students learn best by actively…
Descriptors: Males, Females, Science Projects, Student Projects
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Li, Qing – Journal of Educational Technology, 2009
Research is starting to show that an inquiry-based approach can positively impact student learning. In this paper, the author propose a model of inquiry-based learning with the support of virtual mentorship. They identify the key players involved, define each of their responsibilities and explain how they work collaboratively to develop…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Mentors, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Faris, Ahmed – Online Submission, 2008
A weak negative attitude towards learning science was noticed among the students in Qatar, a matter that was reflected on their achievement in national tests. To test if the use of PBL would improve the students' attitudes towards learning science, a sample of 25 nine graders from Hamza school were motivated to plan their own investigations and to…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Obesity, Investigations, Student Attitudes