Browsing CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2007 Contemporary Perspective on new technologies in science and education by Title
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Educational software on the ozone layer Depletion
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper describes the design and the formative evaluation of educational software concerning the ‘Depletion of the Ozone Layer’ designed for the students of the Faculty of Primary Education (pre-service teachers) of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Exploiting a unified infrastructure of a fusion Networking environment for the support of Novel tele-learning applications
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper presents the capabilities of the new digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) in supporting tele-learning applications, where the lecturer and the students are virtually present in the same classroom from their ... -
Exploring the state of the art: surveying the Research landscape
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper presents a high level review of the fields and techniques that researchers and practitioners can draw upon to extend learning technology state of the art. The paper begins by describing some of the disciplines ... -
Exploring the use of mobile technology for delivering electronic support
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Mobile technologies in one form or another are having a significant impact on the way teaching and learning are delivered within all levels of the curriculum. Bearing this in mind, we have recently started to explore ways ... -
A framework for evaluating e-learning Environments
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The management of many universities is in a state of transformation from the traditional collegiate, to a more structured corporate style of management. These universities are increasingly modelling their educational adm ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
ICT supported educational module for Preservation of existing ecosystem
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Increasing undergraduate students’ understanding of our ecosystems by way of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) is rather important for the sustainability and future of our world. With this aim, ICT supported ... -
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 ... -
Improving learning outcomes through the Utilization of next generation e-learning Technologies
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Educational practice has in recent times been experiencing significant transitions. The ‘sage on a stage’ models of learning are slowly shifting to those of learning facilitation; that is the ‘guide on the side’ paradigm. ... -
In Memory Of Jan Dunin-Borkowski
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Information technology for understanding Science (it for us)
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The principal aim of the IT for US Project is to present teachers with a vision for the use of ICT in science teaching which exploits the qualities of software tools for developing conceptual understanding of scientific phenomena. ... -
Inquiry-based activities using a variety of Pedagogical tools
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This study examined the impact of an inquiry-based and modeling-based instructional intervention on primary school students, using different pedagogical tools: video, real objects and a technology-based environment ... -
The integration of ict tools in education as an Example of the interplay between technology And society
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) constitute an essential part of the infrastructure for modern societies, facilitating access, processing and storing of information and promoting communication between ... -
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 ... -
Mobile station position and velocity computerbased Estimation using adaptive algorithms and Smart antennas
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The increasing demand for mobile communication services without a corresponding increase in radio frequency spectrum allocation motivates the need for new techniques to improve spectrum utilization. An approach that shows ... -
Modeling with stagecast creator: a video-case Study describing the process of Developing, evaluating and refining models of Accelerated motion in elementary school
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper describes a video case study from an elementary science/computer after-school club during which eleven sixth graders used Stagecast Creator™ to develop computer-based models of accelerated motion. Research in ...