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McCall, Jeremiah – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Despite the growing number of books designed to radically reconsider the educational value of video games as powerful learning tools, there are very few practical guidelines conveniently available for prospective history and social studies teachers who actually want to use these teaching and learning tools in their classes. As the games and…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Video Games, Educational Games, Computer Simulation
Johnson, H. Dean; Evans, Marc A. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2008
Understanding the concept of the sampling distribution of a statistic is essential for the understanding of inferential procedures. Unfortunately, this topic proves to be a stumbling block for students in introductory statistics classes. In efforts to aid students in their understanding of this concept, alternatives to a lecture-based mode of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Intervals, Computer Software, Sampling
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Kung, George; Mitchell, Richard – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1996
Presents several theoretical solutions to a geometry problem involving circles and probability. Includes simulation procedures to estimate the solutions. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Geometry, High Schools
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Roessler, Michael – Social Education, 1987
This article describes how an eighth grade class developed a computer-based social studies simulation on the Great Depression. Included are objectives for such development activities, a set of steps for guiding development, a discussion of potential difficulties and rewards, data on student reactions to simulation development, and information on…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Grade 8, Social Studies
Bergland, Mark – Bioscene, 1994
Describes step-by-step techniques that can be used to develop educational simulations for undergraduate biology students. Also discussed are simulations that are currently being developed with the support of the National Science Foundation. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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White, Charles S. – Social Education, 1987
This article provides a diverse collection of examples of computer use in elementary and secondary school social studies. Names and addresses are provided for contacting many of the projects. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Cox, Anne J.; Belloni, Mario; Dancy, Melissa; Christian, Wolfgang – Physics Education, 2003
This paper describes the use of interactive, Physlet[R]-based curricular material designed to help students learn concepts of thermodynamics with a particular focus on the use of kinetic theory models. These exercises help students visualize ideal gas particle dynamics and engine cycles, make concrete connections between mechanics and…
Descriptors: Mechanics (Physics), Internet, Thermodynamics, Science Instruction
Barak, Phillip – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1990
The structure, execution, uses, and software specifications for this spreadsheet file are discussed. Availability and modifications of this program are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Acker, Loren E.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1990
Discusses a microcomputer program that was created to simulate the behavior of a computerized "animal" so that students could practice the shaping of behavior. Describes mathematical algorithms that allowed the "animal" to show gradual improvements in directional movements after appropriate shaping. Reports that students were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Jensen, Murray S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Speculates on the place of computers and defining the student-computer relationship within the context of biology education. Discusses the value of computer simulations. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Curriculum, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
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Zetie, K. P. – Physics Education, 2001
Shows how some of the simple ideas in complexity can be investigated using a spreadsheet and a macro written in Visual Basic. Shows how the sandpile model of Bak, Chao, and Wiesenfeld can be simulated and animated. The model produces results that cannot easily be predicted from its properties. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Models
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Stratford, Steven J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1997
Covers research conducted within the past 10 years on the topic of using computer models and simulations to aid science instruction at the precollege level. The research is categorized into three main areas: (1) students running preprogrammed simulations; (2) students creating dynamic models using modeling environments; and (3) students using…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Programming
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Pamula, Frederick – Biochemical Education, 1994
Discusses the use of a computer simulation program in teaching the concepts of spectrophotometry. Introduces several parts of the program and program usage. Presents an assessment activity to evaluate students' mastery of material. Concludes with the advantages of this approach to the student and to the assessor. (ASK)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Coulson, Elaine – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1990
Notes that not having anything to say is a major hurdle in the writing process at the middle school level. Describes two common classroom experiences, based on the software programs "GeoWorld" and "Food for Thought," that enable all students to acquire and share information together. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Middle Schools
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Duhrkopf, Richard, Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
A computer program that simulates the random evolution of a metabolic pathway is given. The program shows that natural selection preserves favorable traits if they occur in a specific sequence. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
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