CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2007 Contemporary Perspective on new technologies in science and education
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In Memory Of Jan Dunin-Borkowski
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Visualization of quantum phenomena
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Many abstract phenomena are, by their nature, "unseeable". What then does it mean to visualize quantum phenomena such as Compton Scattering, Alpha and Beta Decay, or collisional de-excitation? Perhaps more importantly, how ... -
Applying technology acceptance model to Measure it students’ attitude towards a hybrid Communication skills course
(University of Cyprus, 2007)In this paper we demonstrate the application of a revised TAM model for measuring IT students’ attitude towards eLearning for a hybrid communication skills module. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in its original form and ... -
Assessing online instruction: an evolutionary approach
(University of Cyprus, 2007)In evolutionary biology, the contribution of those traits evolved by the natural selection process determines the fitness of an organism, that is, the degree to which it is successful in surviving and reproducing in its ... -
Computer assisted formative assessment: supporting students to become more reflective Learners
(University of Cyprus, 2007)e-Assessment is being advocated in the UK as our way of introducing a more personalised learning agenda throughout the Higher Education sector. This paper discusses the findings from two projects where formative eassessment has ... -
Functional comprehension of concepts and Graphical representations in kinematics Supported by M.B.l. and simulations
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The aim of this paper is the formulation of an instructive proposal for the conceptual comprehension of phenomena of Kinematics in one dimension, in the Greek Lyceum, supported by: suitable laboratory activities with the ... -
The effect of microteaching method on Students’ attitudes towards chemistry in webbased Project applications
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Pre-service chemistry teachers perform intensive web-based applications during their education. One of these is project-based application. Also microteaching applications are performed in course designs. Microteaching method ... -
A web based approach to teaching the subject “renewable energy sources” in technical Vocational educational schools in greece Using the elearn web platform
(University of Cyprus, 2007)During the last years, computers have found their way into Greek secondary education. At the same time, environmental education has also received special attention in both primary and secondary education, due in part to ... -
Can learning physics be fun? - Water park Physics
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Students enjoy going to the water park where they descend water slides and swim or jump around in a wave pool. Teachers work hard to make Physics enjoyable in a classroom situation. Since the 1980’s, Amusement Park Physics ... -
On the usage and potential applications of The finite element method magnetics (femm) Package in the teaching of electromagnetics In higher education
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) is an open source finite element analysis software package for solving 2D planar and 3D axisymmetric low frequency electromagnetic problems including both electrostatics and magnetostatics. ... -
Strategies of forming students’ critical Thinking in the face of new technologies During biology lessons
(University of Cyprus, 2007)In the research the presentation of possibilities of forming students’ critical thinking about complex subject issues during ICT- aided genetics lessons at high school level was attempted. This paper reports research which ... -
Evie-m (educational virtual environment Mathematics) an alternative approach for an Educational strategy game for mathematics
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Mathematics is “a world of variables” of nature that lies between philosophy and reality. New technologies are nowadays added as an innovative variable that targets on taking the role of a more sufficient, meaningful ... -
Card game: attempts by primary level Education pupils to learn binary encoding
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper focuses on the learning of binary encoding by primary school pupils within a learning experiment mainly based on their being involved in playing a game. In fact, nineteen 6th Grade pupils participated in ... -
A framework for the effective delivery of Online professional development in statistics Education
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This article presents the pedagogical framework underlying the design of EarlyStatistics, a European Union funded program that aims to enhance the quality of statistics education offered in European elementary and middle ... -
Learning of geometry supported by the Program cabri
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Programs for computers have been developed many years with the aim to help teacher of mathematics to make education of geometry more efficient. If we criticize software according to quantity of their use in schools ... -
Improving geometrical skills by using Computers to create simple mechanical models
(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 ... -
Preparing students to use virtual learning Environments: information literacy and Independent researching
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The basic characteristics of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and e-learning are presented. The issue of information overload and the production and dissemination of digital information is discussed. The importance and ... -
Using physical and virtual manipulatives to Enhance conceptual understanding in heat and temperature
(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 ... -
The rationale, design, and implementation of a web-based inquiry learning environment
(University of Cyprus, 2007)It is reported that, without appropriate support, students might face several difficulties when engaging in highlevel reasoning in science. This paper discusses the design of a software-based tool to support students’ ... -
Enhancing the learning experience? A Comparison of optical and virtual microscope laboratories in histology and pathology
(University of Cyprus, 2007)With pressure on universities to teach larger class sizes with fewer resources university teachers are increasingly looking to technology to enhance student learning. A trial comparing virtual and optical microscopes in ...