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Amy Pallant; Christopher Lore; Hee-Sun Lee; Stephanie Seevers; Trudi Lord – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2025
This paper describes how plate tectonics and rock genesis, two topics that are typically addressed separately in secondary Earth science classes, can be taught together as an integrated system. We define the TecRocks Reasoning Framework, developed to support student reasoning about rock formation situated in the context of plate tectonics. We also…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Geology, Plate Tectonics
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Stojanovic, Danijela; Bogdanovic, Zorica; Petrovic, Luka; Mitrovic, Svetlana; Labus, Aleksandra – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
In this paper we present an approach to employing pervasive technologies, such as IoT and mobile technologies, in secondary education. The goal is to develop a comprehensive methodology, IoT infrastructure and a mobile application that would enable secondary students to test their knowledge in interaction with a smart environment. We have…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Secondary School Students, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices
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Omer Faruk Islim; Bilal Ozcakir; Ufuk Ozkubat; Hanifi Sanir; Nese Sevim-Cirak; Ebru Solmaz; Gulsah Uluay; Zeki Ogdem – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
AR technology is utilized in several disciplines at various educational levels, from primary to higher education. It is evident that AR technology has been investigated by addressing numerous subtopics related to individuals at different levels of science and mathematics education within the field of special education. Since emerging evidence…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Special Education, Student Needs
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Sontay, Gökhan; Karamustafaoglu, Orhan – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2021
Many mobile applications have emerged thanks to the technological developments that have taken place today. One of these applications is the augmented (virtual) reality application used on smartphones and tablets. Some augmented reality applications are being prepared using 4D-technology and transforming the virtual environment into real life. The…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Simulation, Handheld Devices
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Ai-Chu Elisha Ding; Kuo-Ting Tim Huang; Jessica DuBois; Huali Fu – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2024
Secondary science students still struggle to master scientific concepts and apply content-based knowledge. The instructional design behind the incorporation of innovative technology and the use of game-based learning (GBL) could be a key to increasing student acquisition of science knowledge. Using a mixed methods design, this study examined the…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Simulation, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Student Motivation
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Azi, Fatma Büsra; Gündüz, Semseddin – Shanlax International Journal of Education, 2020
The overall purpose of this study is to determine the effect of augmented reality applications on students' success in social studies course and their attitudes towards social studies courses. In this research, quantitative and qualitative methods were used. In the quantitative method, there is a pre-test, post-test control group as a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Instructional Effectiveness, Academic Achievement, Social Studies
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Ling, Yizhou; Zhu, Pengfei; Yu, Jiayan – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2021
Considering the individual differences in previous content knowledge, skill, and attitude, which types of learners are suitable for AR is a valuable but complex question. The study used quasi-experimental design, and divided 97 10th-grade students into two groups: traditional group (N = 48) and AR group (N = 49), who participated in 4-week organic…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Technology Integration, Organic Chemistry, Science Instruction
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Coskun, Mehmet; Koç, Yasemin – Psycho-Educational Research Reviews, 2021
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of augmented reality and mobile application supported instruction on students' academic achievement, attitude towards astronomy, anxiety and motivation towards learning science in the "Solar System and Beyond/Earth and Universe" units in seventh grade Science lesson. In the study,…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Handheld Devices, Technology Integration
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Keçeci, Gonca; Yildirim, Pelin; Zengin, Fikriye Kirbag – Science Education International, 2021
In this research, the effects of science education using mobile augmented reality (MAR) application on students' attitudes towards science and technology and their academic achievement were determined and two socioeconomic levels were compared. In this research, a parallel pattern mixed method is used. The research, was carried out 143 sixth grade…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Technology Integration, Handheld Devices
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Dunn, Justin; Ramnarain, Umesh – Education Sciences, 2020
This study investigated the effect of interactive computer simulation-supported inquiry on South African grade 8 learners' comprehension of atoms and molecular structures. Two sample groups of 34 learners per sample group were used, one acting as a control group who were exposed to a teacher-directed pedagogy while the experimental group used…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Technology Integration, Active Learning, Inquiry
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Kirikkaya, Esma; Basgül, Melek Sentürk – Journal of Baltic Science Education, 2019
The aim of this research was to examine the effects of the Augmented Reality (AR)-supported teaching activities on the academic success, motivation of students towards science learning and attitudes of students towards AR application, in the scope of the seventh grade science course, "Solar System and Beyond" unit. For this purpose,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation
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Zibit, Melanie; Gibson, David – Innovate: Journal of Online Education, 2005
"simSchool" is a classroom simulation program funded by the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Teach with Technology (PT3) program of the U.S. Department of Education. Just as a flight-simulator immerses a player in the complexities of flying a plane, "simSchool" immerses novice teachers in some of the complexities of teaching 7th-12th grade…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Learning Theories, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching Skills
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers