Browsing CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2003 Volume I: New Technologies and their applications in education by Subject "Evaluation"

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    • An organic chemistry cd-rom as a multi-use tool for learning or teaching 

      Soumillion, J. P.; Smits, I.; Delbar, T. (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      This CD-ROM, used by undergraduate first year students in the science faculty, is composed of two sections: the schemes, drawings and animations used in the course on one hand and interactive exercises on the other hand. ...

    • Simulations, applets and learning in schools 

      de Bruijn, Imme; Martin, Brian; Brouwer, Wytze (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      This paper reviews the problem of establishing learning effects with computer simulation packages in science teaching. It is stated that evidence is accumulating about the effects of simulations in a laboratory environment ...

    • Taking an electronic mathematics examination from home: what the students think 

      Whitelock, Denise; Raw, Yvonne (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      The Open University’s Science department produced a short course in Mathematics. Its aim was to assist science undergraduates in obtaining the key skills required in order to progress through higher level science modules. ...

    • Virtual biology: do we need the real thing? 

      Franklin, Sue; Peat, Mary (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      One of the debates within biology teaching is the appropriate use of animals and plants to enhance the learning experience. In particular significant amounts of time are often set aside within curricula for relevant practical ...

    • When computer use is associated with Negative science achievement 

      Papanastasiou, Elena C.; Zembylas, Michalinos; Vrasidas, Charalambos (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
      One surprising result of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is that computer use in the classroom was negatively associated with high student achievement in Cyprus, Hong Kong and the USA. The ...