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Campbell, Todd; Wang, Shaing Kwei; Hsu, Hui-Yin; Duffy, Aaron M.; Wolf, Paul G. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2010
This position paper proposes the enhancement of teacher and student learning in science classrooms by tapping the enormous potential of information communication and technologies (ICTs) as cognitive tools for engaging students in scientific inquiry. This paper serves to challenge teacher-held assumptions about students learning science "from…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Position Papers, Science Instruction, Science Education
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Keengwe, Jared; Kidd, Terry; Kyei-Blankson, Lydia – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2009
The purpose of this study was to explore the factors affecting ICT adoption process and the implications for faculty training and technology leadership. Respondents represented a wide range of academic and professional positions. They identified themselves as Assistant, Associate, and Professor as well as Instructional Designer, Director of…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Higher Education, Instructional Design
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Kafai, Yasmin B. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
Our work investigates the annual outbreak of Whypox, a virtual epidemic in Whyville.net, a virtual world with over 1.2 million registered players ages 8-16. We examined online and classroom participants' understanding of a computer virus using surveys and design activities. Our analyses reveal that students have a mostly naive understanding of a…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Information Technology