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Shem D. Unger; Mark Rollins – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2023
When teaching undergraduate biology courses, developing engaging activities which allow students to learn using a hands-on pedagogy can provide impactful learning moments for students. This activity helps students make connections between lecture content on environmental issues, e.g., the use of microplastics (MPs) and their own day-to-day…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Biology, Majors (Students), College Science
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Shu, Bo; Fan, Fang; Zhu, Xinting – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2019
In order to stimulate learning interest among university students towards biochemistry and to improve learning outcomes, we performed a 10-week biochemistry Rain Classroom teaching experiment among students majoring in clinical medicine. Rain Classroom is a plug-in for WeChat, a smartphone instant messaging application. Teachers can post teaching…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology
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Hawley, Scott H.; McClain, Robert E., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 2018
When Yang-Hann Kim received the Rossing Prize in Acoustics Education at the 2015 meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, he stressed the importance of offering visual depictions of sound fields when teaching acoustics. Often visualization methods require specialized equipment such as microphone arrays or scanning apparatus. We present a…
Descriptors: Physics, Acoustics, Visualization, Telecommunications
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Ping, Grace Lee Yuan; Lok, Chang; Yeat, Tan Wei; Cherynn, Tan Jie Ying; Tan, Emelyn Sue Qing – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2018
Three internally developed mobile apps, "3D Sym Op", "SM2 Chem" and "ARMolVis," available for free on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store were evaluated in seven studies. Each study was a systematic process of Pre-Test, In-lecture App Demo, App Assisted Interactive Tutorials (AAITs) and/or Independent App…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Statistical Analysis
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Christian, Wolfgang; Belloni, Mario; Sokolowska, Dagmara; Cox, Anne; Dancy, Melissa – Physics Education, 2020
Over the past 25 years, the Davidson College Physics Department has developed small computer programs called Physlets. These programs were written in Java and distributed as Java applets embedded in HTML pages. Physics teachers from around the world used Physlets to author interactive computer-based curricular materials for the teaching of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Teaching Methods, Computer Oriented Programs
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Chang, Rong-Chi; Yu, Zeng-Shiang – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2018
This article aims to explore the impact of AR on the learning outcomes of college freshmen and their knowledge about the biology lab course. In a study, a basic biology lab course app was developed using AR technology. The students used this app to prepare for a basic biology lab course, and carry on self-learning without the help of instructors.…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Biology
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Ranga, Jayashree S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
Explain Everything is an interactive, user-friendly, and easily accessible app for mobile devices. The interactive app-based teaching methods discussed here can be adopted in any STEM or non-STEM course. This app allows instructors to take advantage of both the chalkboard and PowerPoint slides on a single platform, create videos for lecture…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Jones, Oliver A. H.; Spichkova, Maria; Spencer, Michelle J. S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2018
Mobile technology is increasingly prevalent in higher education. Chemistry-related software applications (apps) on touchscreen computers are emerging as a popular platform in many areas, including in the chemistry classroom. In this work, a new game-based app designed for hand-held and portable touch-controlled devices is presented. Chirality-2…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Chemistry, Science Instruction
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Newman, Richard; van der Ventel, Brandon; Hanekom, Crischelle – Physics Education, 2017
Probing university students' understanding of direct-current (DC) resistive circuits is still a field of active physics education research. We report here on a study we conducted of this understanding, where the cohort consisted of students in a large-enrollment first-year physics module. This is a non-calculus based physics module for students in…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, College Students, Scientific Concepts
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Hensiek, Sarah; DeKorver, Brittland K.; Harwood, Cynthia J.; Fish, Jason; O'Shea, Kevin; Towns, Marcy – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
Building on previous success with a digital pipet badge, an evidence-centered design approach was used to develop new digital badges for measuring the volume of liquids with a buret and making a solution in a volumetric flask. These badges were implemented and assessed in two general chemistry courses. To earn the badges, students created videos…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Shi, Wei-Zhao; Sun, Jiajun; Xu, Chong; Huan, Weiliang – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2016
In this study, smartphone was used to alter the traditional procedure by involving students in active learning experiences prior to the laboratory meeting. The researcher surveyed students' view on the effect of using smartphone to enhance learning in the general physics laboratory. The use of smartphone was evaluated by having 120 students who…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Active Learning
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Teri, Saskia; Acai, Anita; Griffith, Douglas; Mahmoud, Qusay; Ma, David W. L.; Newton, Genevieve – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2014
Mobile learning (m-learning) is a relevant innovation in teaching and learning in higher education. A mobile app called NutriBiochem was developed for use in biochemistry and nutrition education for students in a second year Biochemistry and Metabolism course. NutriBiochem was accessed through smartphones, tablets, or computers. Students were…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education