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Elmore, Donald E.; Guayasamin, Ryann C.; Kieffer, Madeleine E. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2010
As computational modeling plays an increasingly central role in biochemical research, it is important to provide students with exposure to common modeling methods in their undergraduate curriculum. This article describes a series of computer labs designed to introduce undergraduate students to energy minimization, molecular dynamics simulations,…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Biochemistry, College Science, Undergraduate Students
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Noguera, Magdy; Budden, Michael Craig; Silva, Alberto – American Journal of Business Education, 2011
This paper reports the results of a survey conducted to assess students' usage and perceptions of a finance lab. Finance labs differ from simple computer labs as they typically contain data boards, streaming market quotes, terminals and software that allow for real-time financial analyses. Despite the fact that such labs represent significant and…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Use Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment
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Reedy, Gabriel B. – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2008
PowerPoint and other visual technologies have become pervasive in schools. Adoption of these technologies is perceived as a necessary--or, at the very least, an educationally appropriate--innovation in UK schools, even though systematic examination of their use is relatively recent. On the basis of a wider ethnographic study of ICT use in one UK…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Ethnography, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries
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Stellwagen, Joel B. – American Secondary Education, 1999
An action-research project conducted at an Illinois high school found that a computer minilab program effectively encouraged 10 teachers to use computer technology in their normal classroom setting and fostered a cooperative learning environment. Teachers without minilabs disliked the arrangement. Minilab portability should be considered. (MLH)
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Paneitz, Becky – 1997
This study explored the perceptions of distance-education students in two-year institutions toward advising, counseling, and library/media services. The objectives were to provide information to assist community college personnel in the development of relevant student support services for distance-education students. Two questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Access to Education, Ancillary School Services, Community Colleges
Leski, Joanne – 2000
Community college nursing students' perceptions about computer-based instruction (CBI) were identified and examined from the standpoint of their implications for adult continuing education and program planning. Fifteen second-year nursing students, college faculty, and the nursing director were interviewed. The following were among the key…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Community Colleges
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Wepner, Shelley B.; Bowes, Kathleen A.; Serotkin, Rita – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 2005
This article describes the implementation of a state-funded grant, the challenges that emerged, and the lessons learned. This yearlong grant, Technology[superscript 3], provided the resources for university faculty, teacher candidates, and cooperating teachers to integrate technology. Findings from the grant did not indicate significant changes in…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Development Schools, Elementary Education, Educational Technology