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Hilal Palta Benek; Ayse Gül Çirkinoglu Sekercioglu – Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning, 2023
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…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Preservice Teachers, Science Education, Public Colleges
Zacharia, Z. C. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
The purpose of this study was to investigate value of combining Real Experimentation (RE) with Virtual Experimentation (VE) with respect to changes in students' conceptual understanding of electric circuits. To achieve this, a pre-post comparison study design was used that involved 88 undergraduate students. The participants were randomly assigned…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Experiments, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers
Murray, Tom; And Others – 1987
Described is a computer tutor designed to help students gain a qualitative understanding of important physics concepts. The tutor simulates a teaching strategy called "bridging analogies" that previous research has demonstrated to be successful in one-on-one tutoring and written explanation studies. The strategy is designed to remedy…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Higher Education

Silva, A. Alberto – Physics Education, 1998
Addresses some basic aspects of Archimedes' law. Focus is on potential energy relationships so as to elucidate some common misunderstandings and to facilitate making bridges with other physical topics. A spreadsheet model is used as a simulation tool. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Energy Education, Higher Education
Guzdial, Mark – 1994
Computational science includes the use of computer-based modeling and simulation to define and test theories about scientific phenomena. The challenge for educators is to develop techniques for implementing computational science in the classroom. This paper reviews some previous work on the use of simulation alone (without modeling), modeling…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Simulation

Donnelly, Denis – Computers in Physics, 1997
Announces the winners of an annual software contest for innovative software in physics education. Winning entries include an application to help students visualize the origin of energy bands in a solid, a package on the radioastronomy of pulsars, and a school-level science simulation program. Also includes student winners, honorable mentions,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Nottis, Katharyn E. K.; Kastner, Margaret E. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2005
Many topics in chemistry are difficult for learners to understand, including symmetry. Reasons for this difficulty include its multi-level content, instructional methodologies utilized, and learner variables. This study examined the effect of initial instructional modality and prior knowledge on learning of point group symmetry. Forty-four…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Lecture Method, Comparative Testing, Pretests Posttests

Davis, J. F.; Greenslade, T. B., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1991
A model of the phenomenon of the desert mirage is presented using Snell's Law and simple programing techniques. Optical trajectories predicted by the model are illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education

Sperandeo-Mineo, R. M.; Tripi, G. – Physics Education, 1988
Studies the pressure and energy of particles interacting through a Lennard-Jones potential and correlates thermodynamical properties with system structural characteristics. Analyzes the relationships between computer simulated data and the van der Waals equation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

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

Mestre, Jose P.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
Beginning physics students (n=42) were constrained to analyze mechanics problems according to a hierarchical scheme that integrated concepts, principles, and procedures. After five one-hour sessions, students increased their reliance on the use of principles in categorizing problems according to similarity of solution and in writing qualitative…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Research
Cox, Margaret – 1979
This report discusses the current problems in teaching physics to teachers and new techniques for teaching vibrations and waves to students with limited mathematical ability. The author summarizes the topics covered at the Conference within the two categories. (SA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education

Holm, Paul Eric – Journal of Geological Education, 1988
Describes how interactive programs for scientific modeling may be created by using spreadsheet software such as LOTUS 1-2-3. Lists the advantages of using this method. Discusses fractional distillation, batch partial melting, and combination models as examples. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Charnitski, Christina Wotell; Harvey, Francis A. – 2000
This paper report the findings of the first phase of a multi-phased research project that is aimed at examining preservice teachers' development of science concepts when learning: (1) takes place at a distance, and (2) is facilitated by videoconferencing technology. The study builds on the work that was done by Lansdown (Lansdown, Blackwood, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education

Murray, Tom; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1990
Describes an intelligent tutoring system designed to help students remedy misconceptions of physics concepts based on a teaching strategy called bridging analogies. Highlights include tutoring strategies; misconceptions in science education; the example situation network; confidence checking; formative evaluation with college students, including…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Confidence Testing, Formative Evaluation