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Belland, Brian R.; Weiss, D. Mark; Kim, Nam Ju; Piland, Jacob; Gu, Jiangyue – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2019
In this study, we investigated how high school credit recovery students worked in small groups and used computer-based scaffolds to conduct scientific inquiry in a problem-based learning unit centered on water quality. We examined how students searched for and evaluated information from different sources, and used evidence to support their claims.…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, High School Students, Scientific Research, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
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Belland, Brian R.; Gu, Jiangyue; Armbrust, Sara; Cook, Brant – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2015
A common way for students to develop scientific argumentation abilities is through argumentation about socioscientific issues, defined as scientific problems with social, ethical, and moral aspects. Computer-based scaffolding can support students in this process. In this mixed method study, we examined the use and impact of computer based…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Middle School Students