The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM) on the conceptual understanding of science teacher students about Radioactivity. CKCM was used. In order for the students to adapt the radioactivity subject, which they see as difficult and abstract, to daily life by knowledge structuring. This study…

Bichronous online learning is the intentional blending of asynchronous and synchronous online learning experiences. Twelve award-winning online instructors participated in interviews to discuss best practices they use, and benefits and challenges in bichronous online courses. When sharing best practices for bichronous online courses, online…

Problem-based learning (PBL) designs are addressing the demands and potentials of an information-saturated era where accessing inquiry resources and new information is reconfiguring tutor-facilitated dialogues. Unclear is how incorporation of CSCL tools and the rich digital multimodal resources they collaboratively access and generate are…

Many online learning experiences integrate some form of dialogic interaction among instructors and learners. However, the degree to which these individuals come to a mutual understanding of their task and topic, a phenomenon called intersubjectivity, often remains a question. This systematic review of online learning research examines 48…

The use of mobile devices inside and outside formal settings is often associated with innovative practices in the design of language learning activities. This often implies the reconceptualization of language learning tasks and of the role of the teacher in the mobile classroom. In order to investigate current research and practices in secondary…

These proceedings contain the papers of the International Conference e-Learning 2017, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society, 20-22 July, 2017. This conference is part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2017, 20-23 July, which had a total of 652 submissions.…

Lab-centric instruction emphasizes supervised, hands-on activities by substituting lab for lecture time. It combines a multitude of pedagogical techniques into the format of an extended, structured closed lab. We discuss the range of benefits for students, including increased staff interaction, frequent and varied self-assessments, integrated…

PlacesOnLine.org is a Web portal that provides easy access to high quality Web sites that focus on places from around the world. It is intended for use by a wide range of people, including professional geographers, teachers and students at all levels, and the general public. This article explores the potential uses of PlacesOnLine as an…

Describes a two-year project in which supplemental computer exercises were developed for an economics statistics course. (Author/RM)

This paper reports on a ten-week course, taught twice since the 1972 fall quarter, at the University of California, Irvine, where the computer served extensively as a teaching device. The primary intent of the course was to use the computer not as a resource for learning but rather as a resources for learning about learning. (Author)

Describes computer software programs that can be used in introductory anthropology courses as well as in courses designed for majors. Discusses design and evaluation criteria helpful for developing computer-aided activities so anthropology students can use cultural variables and make cultural decisions. (Author/KH)

Explains how a computer and a large-screen television can help journalism instructors teach editing and writing skills. (FL)

Two computer packages are described which augment laboratory experiments in which the effect of random variables on population processes can be explored. (MP)

A description of the Division of Educational Research Services, which has operated an IBM 1500 Computer-Aided Instruction system for the past four years. The activities of the system can be categorized into three major areas: (a) demonstration; (b) research; and (c) production. (Author)

The Atari videogame "Battlezone" can be used as a valuable field exercise to teach college-level psychology students about the fundamental principles of man-machine interactions. (RM)