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Cope, Bill; Kalantzis, Mary; Abd-El-Khalick, Fouad; Bagley, Elizabeth – E-Learning and Digital Media, 2013
This article explores the processes of writing in science and in particular the "complex performance" of writing a scientific argument. The article explores in general terms the nature of scientific argumentation in which the author-scientist makes claims, provides evidence to support these claims, and develops chains of scientific…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Science Instruction, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology
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Keengwe, Jared, Ed.; Onchwari, Grace, Ed.; Hucks, Darrell, Ed. – IGI Global, 2014
With the emergence of innovative technologies, the digital nature of learning environments has changed the face of education. The integration of these technologies into classroom instruction is essential for promoting student learning. "Literacy Enrichment and Technology Integration in Pre-Service Teacher Education" examines the various…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Technology Integration, Technological Literacy
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Carter, Lorraine – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 2008
Historically, nursing education has recognized that writing enhances critical thinking, the basis of the clinical reasoning process. The online learning recently adopted by Nursing involves considerable writing, which may enhance critical thinking more than face-to-face courses. In the study reported here, the critical thinking and writing…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Nursing Education, Nurses, Online Courses