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Hochberg, Katrin; Becker, Sebastian; Louis, Malte; Klein, Pascal; Kuhn, Jochen – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2020
Mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) as experimental tools (METs) offer inspiring possibilities for science education, but until now, there has been little research studying this approach. Previous research indicated that METs have positive effects on students' interest and curiosity. The present investigation focuses on potential cognitive…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
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Johnson, Emily Kuzneski – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2019
This study employed mixed methods to investigate the efficacy of scaffolding self-regulated learning prompts within a whole-body educational game, "Waves." This game was designed to teach middle school-aged children basic concepts of waves by moving their bodies to mimic the motions of waves, physically experiencing different velocities…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Science Instruction, Educational Games, Middle School Students
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Hutchins, Nicole M.; Biswas, Gautam; Maróti, Miklós; Lédeczi, Ákos; Grover, Shuchi; Wolf, Rachel; Blair, Kristen Pilner; Chin, Doris; Conlin, Luke; Basu, Satabdi; McElhaney, Kevin – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2020
Synergistic learning combining computational thinking (CT) and STEM has proven to be an effective method for advancing learning and understanding in a number of STEM domains and simultaneously helping students develop important CT concepts and practices. We adopt a design-based approach to develop, evaluate, and refine our Collaborative,…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, STEM Education, Thinking Skills
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Anderson, Janice L.; Wall, Steven D. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
The purpose of this work was to share our findings in using the Kinect technology to facilitate the understanding of basic kinematics with middle school science classrooms. This study marks the first three iterations of this design-based research that examines the pedagogical potential of using the Kinect technology. To this end, we explored the…
Descriptors: Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Visualization, Middle School Students
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Lee, Victor R. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2015
Biomechanics, and specifically the biomechanics associated with human movement, is a potentially rich backdrop against which educators can design innovative science teaching and learning activities. Moreover, the use of technologies associated with biomechanics research, such as high-speed cameras that can produce high-quality slow-motion video,…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Human Body, Motion, Science Instruction
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Hast, Michael; Howe, Christine – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2013
Previous research indicates children reason in different ways about horizontal motion and motion in fall. At the same time, their understanding of motion down inclines appears to result from an interaction between horizontal and vertical motion understanding. However, this interaction is still poorly understood. Understanding of speed change may…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Education, Elementary School Science, Age Differences