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Tang, Hengtao; Arslan, Okan; Xing, Wanli; Kamali-Arslantas, Tugba – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2023
Socially shared metacognition is important for effective collaborative problem solving in virtual laboratory settings, A holistic account of socially shared metacognition in virtual laboratory settings is needed to advance our understanding, but previous studies have only focused on the isolated effect of each dimension on problem solving. This…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Problem Solving, Laboratories, Metacognition
Atkin, Keith – Physics Education, 2022
This paper describes two examples of teaching situations in which the idea of infinity arises, and supports the conclusion that infinity is not a physical reality but a very powerful and useful mathematical device which facilitates modelling and the solution of problems in physics.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Scientific Concepts, Mathematical Models
William P. McCarthy; David Kirsh; Judith E. Fan – Cognitive Science, 2023
The ability to reason about how things were made is a pervasive aspect of how humans make sense of physical objects. Such reasoning is useful for a range of everyday tasks, from assembling a piece of furniture to making a sandwich and knitting a sweater. What enables people to reason in this way even about novel objects, and how do people draw…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Scientific Concepts, Manipulative Materials, Task Analysis
Özdemir, Erdogan; Coramik, Mustafa – Physics Education, 2022
It is often necessary to enrich the teaching environment in order for students to learn optics in depth and to interpret the real optical situations with the information they have learned. In this study, a virtual teaching environment was developed using by Algodoo, a 2D simulation software. An eye model was created in order to explain the…
Descriptors: Light, Physics, Teaching Methods, Models
Wibowo, Firmanul Catur – Journal of Technology and Science Education, 2023
Augmented Reality (AR) based learning provides real experiences for educators and new strategies for presenting physics concepts but also provides opportunities for students to interact interactively, spontaneously, and interestingly. Previous research has shown that AR has many advantages in education, but only a few focus on Independent…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Physics, Science Instruction, 21st Century Skills
Wang, Cixiao; Wang, Jingxin; Shi, Zhu; Wu, Feng – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
Digital instructional tools, such as virtual manipulatives, have been widely adopted as an enhanced approach to inquiry-based learning. However, the optimal ratio of mobile devices to students in instructional settings remain controversial. This research introduced a counterbalanced quasi-experiment to compare the learning performance and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Science Education, Inquiry, Active Learning
Meng-Jun Chen; Hsiao-Ching She; Pei-Yi Tsai – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Despite national curricula and instructional reforms calling for collaborative problem-solving skills (CPS), however, there is an absence of a theory-laden model showing how to effectively construct CPS for science learning. We therefore developed and validated a simulation-based CPS model that exploits its constructs, sequences, and causal…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Cooperative Learning, Problem Solving, Educational Change
Simanjuntak, Mariati Purnama; Hutahaean, Juniar; Marpaung, Nurliana; Ramadhani, Dewi – International Journal of Instruction, 2021
This study is aimed to investigate the effectiveness of problem-based learning combined with simulation on students' problem-solving and creative thinking skills. By employing a quasi-experimental design, this study used essay and problem-based tests as the instruments to evaluate problem-solving and creative thinking skills of 192 students. These…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Computer Simulation
Sunil Dehipawala; Kelvin Yao; Todd Holden; Tak Cheung – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2024
The damped harmonic oscillator physics problem is a standard oscillation problem in calculus physics for pre-engineering students in a community college. The use of alternative linear algebra eigenvalue stability method is consistent with the upper engineering courses using control theory. The external force and friction damping would become the…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Web Sites
Fang, Ning; Guo, Yongqing – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Computer simulation and animation (CSA) is educational technology in which computer programs are employed to simulate and animate real-world physical phenomena and processes. CSA has attracted growing attention and received an increasing number of applications in the international science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Learning Processes, Educational Technology, Computer Software
Saudelli, Mary Gene; Kleiv, Robin; Davies, Jessica; Jungmark, Martin; Mueller, Rebecca – Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 2021
Simulation educational technologies provide a convenient way to augment classroom learning in higher education. The University of Colorado Boulder has created many Physics Education Technology (PhET) computer simulations relevant to concepts in Sciences and Mathematics. There is a notable gap in the literature of simulation-based technologies,…
Descriptors: College Science, Undergraduate Study, Science Instruction, Physics
Perdana, Riki; Jumadi, Jumadi; Rosana, Dadan – International Journal on Social and Education Sciences, 2019
This study was conducted in order to analyze the relation between analytical thinking skill and scientific argumentation in physics learning. The study was conducted with the interactive CK 12 simulation about optics. The sample of the study consists of 28 randomly selected students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data was collected using pre and…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Science Process Skills, Persuasive Discourse
Yuliati, Lia; Riantoni, Cycin; Mufti, Nandang – International Journal of Instruction, 2018
The purpose of this research was to explore students' problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning with PhET simulation, focussed on direct current electricity matter. The research used a mixed method approach with an embedded experimental model with 34 prospective physics teacher at the State University of Jambi, Indonesia. The data was…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Process Skills
Wen, Cai-Ting; Chang, Chia-Jung; Chang, Ming-Hua; Fan Chiang, Shih-Hsun; Liu, Chen-Chung; Hwang, Fu-Kwun; Tsai, Chin-Chung – Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2018
This study investigated students' modeling progress and strategies in a problem-solving simulation game through content analysis, and through supervised and unsupervised lag sequential analysis (LSA). Multiple data sources, including self-report models and activity logs, were collected from 25 senior high school students. The results of the…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Simulation, Problem Solving, Models
Wirjawan, Johannes V. D.; Pratama, Daniel; Pratidhina, Elisabeth; Wijaya, Anthony; Untung, Budijanto; Herwinarso – International Journal of Instruction, 2020
One popular advanced technology nowadays is smartphone. Smartphones allow various functions beyond the traditional function of mobile phones as communication devices. The technology in smartphones has potential applications in many areas including education. In this study, we report our research which aims to: (1) produce a smartphone app as media…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, High School Students, Instructional Effectiveness