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A model for combining computer-based distance learning with in-class instruction
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
The use of computer-based distance learning has grown rapidly in recent years and, for those students who find their learning style suited for online study, these courses have provided a flexible option for the completion ...
Instructional software programs used in the Romanian higher education system
(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 ...
Metabook. Evaluating the possibilities of e-books in schools
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
The objective of METABOOK project is to investigate the possibilities of e-books in the classroom and in the education field in general, as a possible replacement of traditional “paper books”, in order to minimize the cost ...
An affordable and efficient in-service training Scheme for the science teacher
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
In this paper a scheme for continuing in-school training of primary and secondary school Science teachers is presented. This system, using extensively the Internet and based on distance education methods, exhibits significant ...
New steps in the organisation of the school activity in the french secondary schools: the Changing role of physics teachers
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
Since the introduction in 2000 of the Personal Guided Projects (TPEs in French) for students, which are a new educational form of learning in the French secondary school, the role of physics teachers has changed. The aim ...
Using an interactive simulation to enhance procedural skills in grade 5
(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 ...
Teaching logic programming from a distance: an approach
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
In this paper a Networked Learning environment is presented for teaching Logic Programming from a Distance. After a short introduction to the Networked Learning approach to Open and Distance Learning, we present the reasons ...
Integrating information and communication Technology into teaching and learning - a Second level course for prospective teachers
(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 ...
The impact of αn environmental education Based informatics module on the attitudes of students in grades 5 and 6 towards the environment
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
This paper reports data from a case study project aimed at examining the effect of an environmental educationbased Informatics module on the attitudes of students in grades 5 and 6 towards a series of environmental issues. ...
The use of mind mapping software to improve primary school students’ ability to construct scientific arguments
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
The purpose of this study was to examine elementary school students’ ability to construct scientific arguments. We set out to analyze students’ arguments in aspects of structure and validity of claims, before and after ...