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On-Line Synchronous Scientific Argumentation Learning: Nurturing Students' Argumentation Ability and Conceptual Change in Science Context
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Yeh, Kuan-Hue; She, Hsiao-Ching – Computers & Education, 2010
The purpose of this study is to examine the difference in effectiveness between two on-line scientific learning programs--one with an argumentation component and one without an argumentation component--on students' scientific argumentation ability and conceptual change. A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Two classes of 8th grade…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Persuasive Discourse, Chemistry
An Experience of Teaching for Learning by Observation: Remote-Controlled Experiments on Electrical Circuits
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Kong, Siu Cheung; Yeung, Yau Yuen; Wu, Xian Qiu – Computers & Education, 2009
In order to facilitate senior primary school students in Hong Kong to engage in learning by observation of the phenomena related to electrical circuits, a design of a specific courseware system, of which the interactive human-machine interface was created with the use of an open-source software called the LabVNC, for conducting online…
Descriptors: Observational Learning, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students
Electronic Delivery of Lectures in the University Environment: An Empirical Comparison of Three Delivery Styles
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Stephenson, Julia E.; Brown, Clifford; Griffin, Darren K. – Computers & Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to consider the efficacy and popularity of "Virtual Lectures" (text-based, structured electronic courseware with information presented in manageable "chunks", interaction and multimedia) and "e-Lectures" (on-screen synchrony of PowerPoint slides and recorded voice) as alternatives to traditional lectures. We…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Student Reaction, Genetics, Lecture Method
Evaluating CAL at the Open University: 15 Years On.
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Jones, A.; And Others – Computers & Education, 1996
Describes evaluations of CAL (computer-assisted learning) at the Open University (Great Britain). Highlights include evaluation of science teaching; evaluation of the Home Computing Policy; CAL evaluation in the literature; and a framework for a principled approach to evaluation, including interactions with software, outcomes, and a case study.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
CAL for First Year Analytical Chemistry by Distance Education.
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Steyn, M. M. de V.; And Others – Computers & Education, 1996
Describes a study that was conducted at the University of South Africa to determine the feasibility and the effectiveness of using computer-aided learning for a distance education chemistry course. Highlights include summative courseware testing; cost effectiveness; student achievement; student attitudes; and an appendix that lists responses from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation