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Dimiceli, Vincent E.; Lang, Andrew S. I. D.; Locke, LeighAnne – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2010
This article describes the benefits and drawbacks of using Wolfram|Alpha as the platform for teaching calculus concepts in the lab setting. It is a result of our experiences designing and creating an entirely new set of labs using Wolfram|Alpha. We present the reasoning behind our transition from using a standard computer algebra system (CAS) to…
Descriptors: Calculus, Algebra, Educational Practices, Computer Software Evaluation
Bowman, Charles Robert – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Improving student performance is the goal of any chemistry educator. With the proliferation of internet technologies in recent years, educators have been struggling with providing effective learning materials to students online. These materials also have not always had the intended effect of improving student performance. Either students do not…
Descriptors: Study Habits, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Schematic Studies
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Ledoux, Michael W.; Yoder, Noreen N.; Hanes, Barbara – Computers in the Schools, 2010
Four early childhood education teachers, two veteran and two newer teachers, were asked to pilot the use of handheld Personal Data Assistants loaded with Childchart assessment software. The participants were observed in their use of the electronic devices for monitoring student performance and interviewed regarding the use of the devices and their…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Handheld Devices, Computer Assisted Testing, Experienced Teachers