Browsing Computer Based Learning in Science (CBLIS) by Title

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    • Improving geometrical skills by using Computers to create simple mechanical models 

      Vanícek, Jirí (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      Interactive geometry software is mostly used at schools as an environment for solving traditional geometrical examples. Students’ skills, which have been learned in classical geometry and by constructing classical figures ...

    • Improving learning outcomes through the Utilization of next generation e-learning Technologies 

      von Itzstein, G. Stewart; Koronios, Andy P.; Müller, Roman J. (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      Educational practice has in recent times been experiencing significant transitions. The ‘sage on a stage’ models of learning are slowly shifting to those of learning facilitation; that is the ‘guide on the side’ paradigm. ...

    • In Memory Of Jan Dunin-Borkowski 

      Kawecka, Elzbieta (University of Cyprus, 2007)

    • The influence of ict tools on biological competence of students in the area of genetic knowledge: preliminary report 

      Potyrala, Katarzyna; Wolek, Jerzy (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The main aim of the research is an attempt to find the answer to the question regarding the influence of ICT tools prepared by authors on high school students’ competence in the are of genetics knowledge and skills. In the ...

    • Information and communication technology; First-aid to the private tutoring problem? 

      Stylianou, Vasso; Savva, Andreas; Vraka, Maria; Serghiou, Andreas (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      In the past pupils at the elementary and high schools were only complaining about homework. Nowadays they must be rightfully complaining about private tutoring. Private tutoring has been seen by many as the plague of our ...

    • Information technology for good or evil in science education 

      Dunin-Borkowski, Jan; Kawecka, Ela (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      Computers have created new possibilities for experimental and theoretical methods of scientific research. It has been also expected that development in computer technology enables changes in teaching and learning methods ...

    • Information technology for understanding Science (it for us) 

      Rogers, Laurence T. (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      The principal aim of the IT for US Project is to present teachers with a vision for the use of ICT in science teaching which exploits the qualities of software tools for developing conceptual understanding of scientific phenomena. ...

    • Innovation of former courseware 

      Kapounová, Jana; Kostolányová, Kateřina (University of Zilina, 2005)
      In the project Theoretical concepts, sources and technical background of e-learning we want to explore the possibilities how to transfer the teaching aids created within the sixties up to the nineties into electronic version ...

    • The inquiry paradox: why doing science doesn't necessarily change ideas about science 

      Sandoval, William A. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      A long standing goal of science education in the United States has been that students develop an understanding of the nature of science, of what scientific knowledge is like and how it is constructed. Despite this interest, ...

    • Inquiry-based activities using a variety of Pedagogical tools 

      Smyrnaiou, Zacharoula; Dimitracopoulou, Angelique (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      This study examined the impact of an inquiry-based and modeling-based instructional intervention on primary school students, using different pedagogical tools: video, real objects and a technology-based environment ...

    • Instructional software programs used in the Romanian higher education system 

      Dumitraşcu, Liviu; Dumitrescu, Stelian; Moise, Gabriela; Ioniţă, Liviu; Dumitraşcu, Daniel (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      The social and political framework from Romania and the new technological revolution issued a revolution in the Romanian education system. There were initiated new forms of education and new instruction fields. Software ...

    • Integrating computer simulations into the teaching of physics - an action research approach 

      Pasek, Vladimir; Wright, Peter (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This paper describes the use of an action research approach in determining different teaching strategies for the use of computer simulations by physics teachers. Six physics teachers from two different school districts ...

    • Integrating ICT tools in a laboratory teaching sequence of thermal phenomena 

      Psillos, Dimitris; Lefkos, Ioannis; Hatzikraniotis, Euripides (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This work refers to aspects of the development and implementation of a sequence of ICT based laboratories and their integration in high school physics in the area of heat. The objective of extensive use of ICT based tools ...

    • Integrating information and communication Technology into teaching and learning - a Second level course for prospective teachers 

      Wright, Peter W. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      Commonly, introductory-level courses on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for prospective teachers focus on the development of knowledge and skill with the use of technology tools. These types of courses are ...

    • Integrating information technology into the teaching and learning of high school science 

      Clintberg, B.R.; Moore, D.T.; Pasek, V.L.; Wright, Peter W. (Pedagogical Faculty of University of Ostrava, 2001)
      This presentation will describe innovative applications of Information and Communication Technology in a large Canadian senior high school. In particular the presentation will focus on the instructional use of videoconferencing in ...

    • The integration of ict tools in education as an Example of the interplay between technology And society 

      Louka, Loukas Ph.; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) constitute an essential part of the infrastructure for modern societies, facilitating access, processing and storing of information and promoting communication between ...

    • An intelligent and practical educational environment 

      Prodan, Augustin (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      This paper presents a Java framework for designing and implementing intelligent and practical e-learning tools, to be used by both the students and the teaching staff in their didactic and research activities, especially ...

    • An interactive simulation to evaluate student understanding of moon phase formation 

      Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Evagorou, M.P; Ttoffi, P. G. (Pedagogical Faculty of University of Ostrava, 2001)
      The development of student understanding of phases of the moon is notoriously difficult due to the spatial reasoning requirements posed by the relative motion of three celestial bodies. We have used the Greek version of ...

    • Internet facilities for virtual and hands-on educational experiments 

      Kalinin, Vitaliy; Semenets, Valeriy; Kazachkov, Alexander; Vasylevska, Yulia; Novikov, Vitaliy (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      Real time computer simulators of the standard educational Physics laboratory works were designed in VRML and Java for distant learning and self-studies of University students. Experimental schemes and software were developed ...

    • Internet-classroom: e-learning in Russia 

      Avdeeva, Svetlana M.; Shumihina, Tatiana A.; Shumihina, Irena A. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      Advanced computer technologies are used more and more actively by modern pedagogical community. E-learning courses give students wide area for researching and creative work according to their own curriculum. Advantages of ...