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Slayter, Erik; Higgins, Lindsey M. – College Teaching, 2018
The development of a student's ability to make data-driven decisions has become a focus in higher education (Schield 1999; Stephenson and Caravello 2007). Data literacy, the ability to understand and use data to effectively inform decisions, is a fundamental component of information competence (Mandinach and Gummer 2013; Stephenson and Caravello,…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Computer Software, Decision Making
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Cobb, C. H. – Optometric Education, 1992
A mechanism for using personal computer spreadsheet software to generate unique laboratory and problem assignments in optics for each student and provide corresponding solutions that can be checked quickly is described. The method minimizes some students' tendency to inspect others' solutions without solving problems themselves. Another…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Microcomputers
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Kharab, Abdelwahab – Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 1997
Spreadsheet programs are used increasingly by engineering students to solve problems, especially problems requiring repetitive calculations, as they provide rapid and simple numerical solutions. This article shows how advanced spreadsheet programs are used in the learning of numerical solutions of two-dimensional diffusion equation using the…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Software, Differential Equations, Diffusion (Physics)
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Sandler, Stanley I. – Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 1997
Responds to the suggestion that computational tools be used in undergraduate thermodynamics courses. Argues that instead of using spreadsheets or specially prepared programs, students can quickly develop their own worksheets and solve problems using an equation-solving software program such as MATHCAD. Emphasis is on understanding the fundamentals…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Allan, V. H.; Kolesar, M. V. – 1996
The typical introductory programming course is not an appropriate first computer science course for many students. Initial experiences with programming are often frustrating, resulting in a low rate of successful completion, and focus on syntax rather than providing a representative picture of computer science as a discipline. The paper discusses…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algorithms, Computer Science Education, Course Content
Sheehan, Joseph; Tessmer, Martin – 1997
A mental model is a knowledge structure composed of concepts and the relations between them. Mental models are distinct from declarative and procedural knowledge--they go beyond semantic relationships and skills acquisition and contain varied intellectual skills and knowledge. This study describes an initial investigation into the construct…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Higher Education
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Davidenko, Susana – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Proposes activities that promote students' awareness of the structure of the information involved in their everyday activities, and builds the concept of function from students' mental representations of phenomena. Recommends the use of spreadsheets to provide external representations of these functions. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics)
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Abramovich, Sergei; Brown, Gary – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1996
Describes how a software package that includes a spreadsheet, a relation grapher, and a dynamic geometry can contribute to teacher training through an exploratory problem-solving course. Discusses the ways in which technology-rich environments enhance and extend traditional topics. Contains 17 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Software, Course Content, Discovery Learning
Kurtz, Barry L.; O'Neal, Micheal B. – 1994
This paper describes a National Science Foundation-sponsored project at Louisiana Technological University to develop computer-based laboratories for "hands-on" introductions to major topics of computer science. The underlying strategy is to develop structured laboratory environments that present abstract concepts through the use of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer Simulation
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Krieger, Michael E.; Stith, James H. – Physics Teacher, 1990
The use of computer spreadsheet programs in the physics laboratory is discussed. An example of this application with a conservation of energy laboratory is presented including the cases of a rolling sphere and a sliding sphere. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
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Bruist, Michael F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Details how a spreadsheet with graphics capabilities can be used to illustrate enzyme kinetics and explain how computer simulation of a reaction mechanism is accomplished. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Enzymes
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Kari, Roy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Described are several spreadsheet templates which use the functions of iteration and logical look-up which allow students to calculate and graph quantum mechanical functions and to simulate rotational and vibrational energy level and spectra. The templates are listed in the appendix. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Batt, Russell H., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is how spreadsheet and problem solver microcomputer programs may assist students in performing mathematical calculations. Discussed is the application of the equation solver "MathCAD" to various areas in the undergraduate curriculum. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Misovich, Michael; Biasca, Karyn – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
Discussed are the possible uses of spreadsheets in the undergraduate curriculum in chemical engineering classes. The advantages and flexibility of spreadsheets, spreadsheet instruction, graphing capabilities, assignment examples, and conclusions are described. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Computation
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Blickensderfer, Roger – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Presented are several simple kinetic systems together with the spreadsheets used to solve them. A set of exercises in chemical kinetics appropriate for an introductory course in physical chemistry is given. Error propagation calculations with experimental data are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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