Browsing Computer Based Learning in Science (CBLIS) by Author "Papaevripidou, Marios"

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    • Enhancing fifth graders understanding of complex ecosystems through a model-based approach utilizing stagecast creator 

      Papaevripidou, Marios; Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (University of Zilina, 2005)
      We report a study in which we designed and implemented a curriculum within the context of ecosystems aimed at fostering scientific modelling skills and enhancing conceptual understanding among fifth graders through the use ...

    • Fostering science education objectives with teacher-made computer games 

      Fortner, Rosanne W.; Nicolaou, Christiana Th.; Papaevripidou, Marios; Pieros, George; Sevastidou, Alexia (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      The new generation of learners in today's schools is accustomed to a digital world. The students are surrounded by visual stimuli and are becoming proficient in areas not on the test! Their new ways of learning offer ...

    • Managing teachers’ practicum in initial teacher preparation using an elearning platform 

      Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Evagorou, Maria; Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Papaevripidou, Marios; Kyratsi, Theodora (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This research study focuses on the development and evaluation of the Learning Space Platform as a resource for the improvement of the pre-service Teachers’ Practicum. The Teachers’ Practicum is a compulsory course for ...

    • Symposium proposal computer-based modeling in science: the case of stagecast creator 

      Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Louca, Loucas; Nicolaou, Christiana Th.; Papaevripidou, Marios; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (University of Zilina, 2005)
      There is a longstanding awareness of the need to help students learn about models and modeling in science, and computer-based programming environments are promising tools for this. A computer program can be a model of a ...

    • Using an interactive simulation to enhance procedural skills in grade 5 

      Papaevripidou, Marios; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      The discrepancy between what we teach and what scientists and citizens need is greater than most instructors realise. Science for citizenship and science in the technical workplace, both involve greater emphasis on procedural ...

    • Using physical and virtual manipulatives to Enhance conceptual understanding in heat and temperature 

      Olympiou, Giorgos; Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Papaevripidou, Marios; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (University of Cyprus, 2007)
      The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of Physical Manipulatives (PM) and the combination of Physical Manupulatives with Virtual Manipulatives (VM) on pre-service teachers’ understanding of scientific concepts ...