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Sathasivam, Renuka V.; Daniel, Esther G. S. – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2016
There is an accumulating research base that supports the effectiveness of formative assessment practices in enhancing the quality of educational outcomes, yet research findings seem to indicate sluggish implementation of these formative assessment strategies in the classrooms. Many factors influence teachers' formative assessment practices…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Science Instruction, Formative Evaluation, Qualitative Research
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Needham, Richard – School Science Review, 2013
Examples of the use of various kinds of mobile information technology are explained for use in the classroom or laboratory. Individual or group work can make use of such devices, avoiding the need to move the class to a computer room or wait for a turn to use a computer in the laboratory. Many different applications are available. This article…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Handheld Devices, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education
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Gadbois, Shannon A.; Haverstock, Nicole – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2012
Among new technologies, interactive whiteboards (IWBs) particularly seem to engage students and offer entertainment value that may make them highly beneficial for learning. This study examined 10 Grade 6 teachers' initial experiences and uses of IWBs for teaching science. Through interviews, classroom visits, and field notes, the outcomes…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Science Teachers, Grade 6, Technology Integration
DeWitt, Calvin W.; Nutter, Scott; Ayala, Mary; Hall, Debra – 1997
This paper presents examples of best case practices of technology use in classes at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU). The examples include successful and not-so-successful applications, with insights on the overall process of incorporating technology into the classroom. The paper focuses on the authors' experience in languages, business, and…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Business Administration Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Cox, David E., Ed.; Walton, Frank C., Ed. – 1994
This proceedings includes the following papers: "Examining Learning Styles of Students in College of Agriculture" (Torres, Cano); "Developing a Scale to Research and Evaluate Youth Leadership Life Skills Development" (Seevers, Dormody, Clason); "Predicting Youth Leadership Life Skills Development among FFA (Future Farmers…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Beginning Teachers, Cognitive Style