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Exploring the Metaphoric Nature of Programming Teachers' Reflections on Action -- A Case Study with Teaching in Mind
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Andreas Larsson; Karin Stolpe – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2024
In recent years, subject content such as programming and digital literacy has become an integral part of technology education. However, research shows that many programming teachers lack sufficient formal education to teach programming and show disparate educational and professional experiences. This study investigates how three teachers'…
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Characteristics, Digital Literacy, Technology Education
The Design and Development of Creative Instructional Materials: The Role of Domain Familiarity for Creative Solutions
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Sendurur, Emine; Ersoy, Esen; Çetin, Ismail – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2018
The design and development processes of instructional materials might be considered simple and clear because the pre-established instructional goals can lead the way. However, in practice, there are lots of issues to be considered during these processes. The quality of the material, appropriate visual design, usability, and acceptable amount of…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Design, Creativity, Computer Science Education
Internet Navigation and Information Search Strategies: How Do Children Are Influenced by Their Participation in an Intensive ICT Project
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Badilla Quintana, Maria; Cortada Pujol, Meritxell; Riera Romani, Jordi – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2012
The aim of this study was to describe and analyze the involvement showed by 190 students who participated in an introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) project, in public schools from Spain. By means of an Internet browsing test, access and information selection processes were afforded. The purpose of the study was to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Navigation (Information Systems), Online Searching
Factors Influencing the Uptake of a Mechatronics Curriculum Initiative in Five Australian Secondary Schools
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Nicholas, Howard; Ng, Wan – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2012
While the ready-made Lego[TM] Robotics kits are popular in schools and are used by students at both primary and secondary year levels, using the Picaxe microcontroller (chip) to create simple electronic devices, including robotic devices is less popular. The latter imposes an additional challenge as a result of the need to construct the universal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
An Exploratory Study on the Perspectives of Prospective Computer Teachers following Project-Based Learning
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Karaman, Selcuk; Celik, Suat – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2008
This study investigates perceptions of 29 prospective teachers about a course based on Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The course, "Authoring Languages in PC Environment (B-320)" lasted in 14 weeks in fall semester of 2004-2005. In this course each prospective teacher carried out a project that requires designing and developing courseware…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Programming Languages, Time Management, Active Learning
A Synergy between the Technological Process and a Methodology for Web Design: Implications for Technological Problem Solving and Design
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Jakovljevic, Maria; Ankiewicz, Piet; De swardt, Estelle; Gross, Elna – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2004
Traditional instructional methodology in the Information System Design (ISD) environment lacks explicit strategies for promoting the cognitive skills of prospective system designers. This contributes to the fragmented knowledge and low motivational and creative involvement of learners in system design tasks. In addition, present ISD methodologies,…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Computer Software, Problem Solving, Information Systems