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An Interdisciplinary, Computer-Centered Approach to Active Learning.

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Misale, Judi M.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996

Describes a computer-assisted, interdisciplinary course in decision making developed to promote student participation and critical thinking. Students participate in 20 interactive exercises that utilize and illustrate psychological and economic concepts. Follow-up activities include receiving background information, group discussions, text…

Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking

Developing a Peer Learning Community through the Use of CMC.

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Yeung, Alison S. W.; Ferry, Brian – 2002

This study investigates computer-mediated communication (CMC) to facilitate the construction of a learning community of preservice teachers. The formation of a learning community involves students working together to solve ill-structured problems and applying knowledge and experience to heuristic teaching. "Peer learning" broadly…

Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries, Group Activities

Systematizing Trial and Error Using Spreadsheets.

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Sgroi, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992

Presents two spreadsheets for middle school students applying Polya's heuristic to help develop number sense, reasoning abilities, and problem-solving skills. Spreadsheet 1, "the coin problem," allows students to vary coin quantities to total $8.32. Spreadsheet 2, "ratios," develops number relationships while finding 3 3-digit…

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education