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Vieyra, Rebecca; Vieyra, Chrystian; Jeanjacquot, Philippe; Marti, Arturo; Monteiro, Martín – Science Teacher, 2015
Mobile devices have become a popular form of education technology, but little attention has been paid to the use of their sensors for data collection and analysis. This article describes some of the benefits of using mobile devices this way and presents five challenges to help students overcome common misconceptions about force and motion. The…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Science Laboratories, Educational Technology
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Lindeman, Cheryl A., Bishop, S. William – Science Teacher, 1997
Describes a seminar where students explore emerging technologies through a series of labs that help boost their technical skills and their confidence in using and managing technology. Discusses charting the course, laboratory logistics, technology tips, and benefits. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics
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Semeister, Joseph J., Jr.; Dowden, Edward – Science Teacher, 1989
To avoid a tedious task for recording temperature, a computer was used for calculating the heat of crystallization for the compound sodium thiosulfate. Described are the computer-interfacing procedures. Provides pictures of laboratory equipment and typical graphs from experiments. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Crystallography
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Sievers, Dennis; Wilson, Alan – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a method for making a simple, inexpensive apparatus which can be used to determine Planck's constant. Provides illustrations of a circuit diagram using one or more light-emitting diodes and a BASIC computer program for simplifying calculations. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning, Laboratory Equipment
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Huggins, Elisha R.; Lelek, Jeffrey J. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes a series of laboratory experiments and computer simulations of the motion of electrons in electric and magnetic fields. These experiments, which involve an inexpensive student-built electron gun, study the electron mean free path, magnetic focusing, and other aspects. (Author/HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Electricity, Electronics
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Settle, Frank A., Jr. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Describes the construction of expert computer systems using artificial intelligence technology and commercially available software, known as an expert system shell. Provides two applications; a simple one, the identification of seven white substances, and a more complicated one involving the qualitative analysis of six metal ions. (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science