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Direct linkMargolin, Jonathan; Ba, Harouna; Friedman, Lawrence B.; Swanlund, Andrew; Dhillon, Sonica; Liu, Feng – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2021
The "Playground Physics" program combines informal, play-based, embodied learning experiences to support middle school students' engagement with and motivation to learn about complex and abstract physics concepts. This experimental design study examines the impact of "Playground Physics" on students' science motivation,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Playground Activities, Game Based Learning, Informal Education
Download full textO'Bannon, Blanche W.; Britt, Virginia G. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2012
Wikis are gaining popularity in classrooms because of their many benefits. Despite these benefits, there is a shortage of empirical data regarding their effectiveness in increasing knowledge. This study examined (a) the effectiveness of creating/developing/using a wiki to increase knowledge of Web 2.0 tools for 103 preservice teachers; (b) their…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Editing, Study Guides, Program Effectiveness
Duran, Mesut; Brunvand, Stein; Ellsworth, Justin; Sendag, Serkan – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2012
This study reports on a district-wide research-based professional development (PD) that included 207 teachers and administrators. Data were collected from pre/post surveys, content analysis of the participants' wiki pages, and a follow-up questionnaire. Findings indicate that participants significantly improved their foundational and technical…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Content Analysis, Internet, School Districts
Dash, Sheralyn; de Kramer, Raquel Magidin; O'Dwyer, Laura M.; Masters, Jessica; Russell, Michael – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2012
Despite the ever-increasing number of online professional development (OPD) programs, relatively few studies have been conducted to examine the efficacy of such programs for teachers and students. This manuscript presents findings from an impact study of OPD courses in fractions, algebraic thinking, and measurement on 79 fifth grade teachers'…
Descriptors: Teacher Surveys, Student Surveys, Online Surveys, Outcome Measures
Rosen, Yigal; Beck-Hill, Dawne – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2012
This study provides a comprehensive look at a constructivist one-to-one computing program's effects on teaching and learning practices as well as student learning achievements. The study participants were 476 fourth and fifth grade students and their teachers from four elementary schools from a school district in the Dallas, Texas, area. Findings…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Reading Achievement, Educational Benefits
Mouza, Chrystalla – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2008
This study examined the implementation and outcomes of a laptop program initiative in a predominantly low-income, minority school. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, analyzed, and compared with students in non-laptop classrooms within the same school. Results of the study revealed that in the hands of well prepared teachers,…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Laptop Computers, Urban Schools
