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A Phenomenography Study of STEM Teachers' Conceptions of Using Three-Dimensional Modeling and Printing (3DMP) in Teaching
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Andic, Branko; Ulbrich, Eva; Dana-Picard, Thierry; Cvjeticanin, Stanko; Petrovic, Filip; Lavicza, Zsolt; Maricic, Mirjana – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2023
There is a large amount of research that indicates that the use of 3DMP in STEM education improves students' knowledge, motivation, and participation in the learning process. Nevertheless, despite the existing attempts to market 3DMP in education, its adoption in schools remains low. A number of studies with teachers in secondary schools and…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Technology Uses in Education
Connected Classroom Technology Facilitates Multiple Components of Formative Assessment Practice
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Shirley, Melissa L.; Irving, Karen E. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2015
Formative assessment has been demonstrated to result in increased student achievement across a variety of educational contexts. When using formative assessment strategies, teachers engage students in instructional tasks that allow the teacher to uncover levels of student understanding so that the teacher may change instruction accordingly. Tools…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Educational Technology
Game-Based Learning in Science Education: A Review of Relevant Research
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Li, Ming-Chaun; Tsai, Chin-Chung – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2013
The purpose of this study is to review empirical research articles regarding game-based science learning (GBSL) published from 2000 to 2011. Thirty-one articles were identified through the Web of Science and SCOPUS databases. A qualitative content analysis technique was adopted to analyze the research purposes and designs, game design and…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Teaching Methods, Literature Reviews, Science Education
Perception of Science Standards' Effectiveness and Their Implementation by Science Teachers
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Klieger, Aviva; Yakobovitch, Anat – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
The introduction of standards into the education system poses numerous challenges and difficulties. As with any change, plans should be made for teachers to understand and implement the standards. This study examined science teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the standards for teaching and learning, and the extent and ease/difficulty of…
Descriptors: Research Tools, Elementary School Science, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis
The Effect of Data Acquisition-Probeware and Digital Video Analysis on Accurate Graphical Representation of Kinetics in a High School Physics Class
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Struck, William; Yerrick, Randy – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2010
The effects of two types of two well-established microcomputer-based teaching methods were examined for their effect on teaching high school students kinetics. The use of data acquisition probeware and digital video analysis were studied for their impact on students' conceptions and ability to interpret graphical relationships to real world…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Computer Uses in Education, Kinetics, Physics
Targeted Support for Using Technology-Enhanced Science Inquiry Modules
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Varma, Keisha; Husic, Freda; Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
Designing effective professional development experiences for technology-enhanced inquiry instruction is the goal of the Technology Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) NSF funded Center for Learning and Teaching. In order to provide this type of support to a large number of teachers, we devised a "targeted professional development approach."…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction