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The Effect of Scaffolding Strategies for Inscriptions and Argumentation in a Science Cyberlearning Environment
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Kern, Cindy L.; Crippen, Kent J. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2017
Scientific inscriptions--graphs, diagrams, and data--and argumentation are integral to learning and communicating science and are common elements in cyberlearning environments--those involving the use of networked learning technologies. However, previous research has indicated that learners struggle to use inscriptions and when they engage in…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Internet, Electronic Learning, Web Based Instruction
Netcourses and Netseminars: Current Practice and New Designs.
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Tinker, Robert; Haavind, Sarah – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1996
Reviews all netcourses for teachers in mathematics and science, highlights the advantages of netcourses, and discusses the differences between conventional and network-based courses. Uses this analysis to predict the early emergence of netcourses for the professional development of teachers. (12 references) (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
The Role of the Internet in the Adoption of Computer Modeling as Legitimate High School Science.
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Barowy, Bill; Laserna, Catalina – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Describes a project that explores the combined use of Internet client-server technology and interactive computer modeling software for improving secondary science teaching. Classroom core practices are evaluated for traceable impacts of change in student learning. Contains 59 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)