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Scherer, Ronny; Tiemann, Rudiger – Computers & Education, 2012
The ability to solve complex scientific problems is regarded as one of the key competencies in science education. Until now, research on problem solving focused on the relationship between analytical and complex problem solving, but rarely took into account the structure of problem-solving processes and metacognitive aspects. This paper,…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Prior Learning, Competence, Problem Solving
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McLaren, Bruce M.; DeLeeuw, Krista E.; Mayer, Richard E. – Computers & Education, 2011
Should an intelligent software tutor be polite, in an effort to motivate and cajole students to learn, or should it use more direct language? If it should be polite, under what conditions? In a series of studies in different contexts (e.g., lab versus classroom) with a variety of students (e.g., low prior knowledge versus high prior knowledge),…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Test Items, Intervention, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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van Seters, J. R.; Ossevoort, M. A.; Tramper, J.; Goedhart, M. J. – Computers & Education, 2012
Adaptive e-learning materials can help teachers to educate heterogeneous student groups. This study provides empirical data about the way academic students differ in their learning when using adaptive e-learning materials. Ninety-four students participated in the study. We determined characteristics in a heterogeneous student group by collecting…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Learning Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Chen, Ching-Huei; Wu, I.-Chia – Computers & Education, 2012
A path model was used to test the unique and interactive effects of cognitive and motivational variables when learning in a supportive online learning system, Collaborative Inquiry System (CIS). In this student-centered learning environment, students interact with computer simulations and are assisted by online scaffolds intended to help them…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Physical Education, Online Courses, Learning Strategies
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Wang, Tzu-Hua – Computers & Education, 2010
This research combines the idea of cake format dynamic assessment defined by Sternberg and Grigorenko (2001) and the "graduated prompt approach" proposed by (Campione and Brown, 1985) and (Campione and Brown, 1987) to develop a multiple-choice Web-based dynamic assessment system. This research adopts a quasi-experimental design to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Quasiexperimental Design, Learning Strategies, Prior Learning
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Thompson, Kate; Reimann, Peter – Computers & Education, 2010
A classification system that was developed for the use of agent-based models was applied to strategies used by school-aged students to interrogate an agent-based model and a system dynamics model. These were compared, and relationships between learning outcomes and the strategies used were also analysed. It was found that the classification system…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Classification, Comparative Analysis, Models