Computer Based Learning in Science (CBLIS): Recent submissions
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Supporting data-rich inquiries on the world-wide-web
(University of Zilina, 2005)Data-driven inquiries that resemble authentic scientific tasks are seen as one of the primary ways that could facilitate students’ development of scientific reasoning skills and contribute to their understanding of the ... -
Introducing computer based learning in a rural community in uganda
(University of Zilina, 2005)The article describes the first introduction of using computers in education in the rural community of Lake Bunyonyi in Southwest Uganda. The community at Lake Bunyonyi lives without electricity or other basic infrastructure, ... -
The role of real and virtual experiments in science learning
(University of Zilina, 2005)Learning science requires understanding of concepts and formal relationships, a process that has often proved difficult for students. Numerous experiments for use in physics instruction are provided using different pedagogical ... -
Creative computer-based labwork on electricity
(University of Zilina, 2005)A large series of computer-aided laboratory exercises based on the IP COACH system have been efficiently used in high-school learning. More recently, some of the labwork (particularly, on the topic of Direct Current) have ... -
Peculiarities of continuing studies of employable age persons
(University of Zilina, 2005)The essential peculiarities of learning activities of a modern man have been analyzed in this article. The analysis has been based on the research data with 1013 employable age people living in different areas in Lithuania. ... -
Web environment for learning, experimenting and knowledge evaluation in regression
(University of Zilina, 2005)Regression is a powerful instrument of statistics, largely used for solving various problems in economics, agriculture, sociology, psychology, biology, educational sciences etc. Also, in the last years, many modern ... -
Online versus proctored testing: how do they compare?
(University of Zilina, 2005)A major challenge in offering a successful online course is the deciding upon the method by which students are tested; namely either online tests or proctored tests in classrooms or specialized learning centers. When faced ... -
Investigating the use of simulated laboratory for teaching aspects of calorimetry to secondary education students
(University of Zilina, 2005)Content analysis of textbooks and of research - based innovative approaches suggests that there is not a widely accepted negotiation of the order in which factors that are expressed in relation Q = m c should be ... -
Integrating computer simulations into the teaching of physics - an action research approach
(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 ... -
ICT as a tool to design quality management systems in education
(University of Zilina, 2005)Information and communication technologies bring and will bring new dimensions into education. Learning document processing and learning management are the main areas of the implementation of information and communication ... -
Visualization in chemical education
(University of Zilina, 2005)In this present study, we investigated the capabilities of computer-based construction tool Construtor that allowed students to build virtual molecular models and view multiple chemical representations using computational ... -
A learning environment for physics laboratory activities (lepla): a web based tool for promoting laboratory work in physics education
(University of Zilina, 2005)In this contribution the design, implementation, preliminary results, evaluation strategy and anticipated outcomes of the EU funded project LEPLA will be described and discussed. The design and implementation of this project ... -
Lon-capa, an open-source freeware learning content management and course management system
(University of Zilina, 2005)The LearningOnline Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach (LON-CAPA) is a fully integrated cross-institutional learning content management and assessment system initially developed at Michigan State University ... -
Computer tools to simulate acoustic phenomena
(University of Zilina, 2005)Acoustics is a branch of science whose mathematical models require a great effort of abstraction and spatial visualization. There are several pieces of computational software that allow us to represent these phenomena by ... -
Teaching and assessing electronic writing skills
(University of Zilina, 2005)Writing is an important aspect of a student’s skill set. Most students now use ‘information technology’ tools, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, data base and a web browser, in order to research and produce written ... -
Potential roles for electronic performance support systems in libraries
(University of Zilina, 2005)Electronic performance support systems provide a powerful mechanism for helping end-users comprehend complex systems. This paper describes and discusses some research we have undertaken in order to explore their potential ... -
Research on learning in lon-capa: multiple content representations, test data banks
(University of Zilina, 2005)The LearningOnline Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach (LON-CAPA) is a fully integrated cross-institutional learning content management and assessment system initially developed at Michigan State University. ... -
Pedagogical Aspects of e-Learning and their Dependences on Ict and Technical Facilities
(University of Zilina, 2005)Theoretical concepts and antecedents of e-learning, theirs contributions and exploitation potency for contemporary applications are themes of the article. Do generally applicable rules independent on used technologies and ... -
Proposal for a Distance Learning System Incorporating Checks on Students’ Knowledge
(University of Zilina, 2005)The teaching process comprises two main, complementary aspects: providing students with information, and testing both knowledge of this information and acquired skills. The information may fall into two main categories: ... -
Animation Models In E-Learning Of Science
(University of Zilina, 2005)The article deals with the simulation models in e-learning applications which are the basis of controlled animation. Visualization of simulation experiments with the computer has a great significance in teaching-learning ...
