CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2005 Integrating New Technologies in Science and Education: Recent submissions
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Essential factors that affect students’ choices to study computer science: gender differences
(University of Zilina, 2005)In this paper, an essential aspect regarding the multilateral issue of under-representation of women in Computer Science (CS) is presented. It is based on research conducted with a sample of 77 students aged 17, 52 of which ... -
An analysis of awareness of students in the utilization of technology
(University of Zilina, 2005)With the rapid advancements in technology, people are being more tied with the technological tools and materials that meet the requirements of the society. The increase of knowledge with support from technology augments ... -
The influence of ict tools on biological competence of students in the area of genetic knowledge: preliminary report
(University of Zilina, 2005)The main aim of the research is an attempt to find the answer to the question regarding the influence of ICT tools prepared by authors on high school students’ competence in the are of genetics knowledge and skills. In the ... -
Teaching electromagnetics at undergraduate level at massey university - mathcad aided approach
(University of Zilina, 2005)Mathcad is used in the teaching of Electromagnetics to make mathematical aspects of the subject more interesting, easier to understand and more user friendly. This paper presents examples of the application of Mathcad to ... -
Conceptual learning of selected physical topics through interactive multimedia
(University of Zilina, 2005)In the contribution there is the importance of selected physical phenomena regarding to the physical thinking of students presented. The results of pedagogical research show limited understanding of selected physical ... -
Video-measurements in physics teaching
(University of Zilina, 2005)Videomeasurements of different kinds of motion can be a useful tool to help understanding of concepts and laws of motion. In the article there are examples of designed videoclips and videomeasurements of different situations ... -
Zoowise: web-based design for learning in and about science
(University of Zilina, 2005)Grounded in contemporary perspectives on learning science as inquiry and built upon empirical research evidence pointing to the significant role of technology tools in supporting this kind of learning, we present a framework ... -
Webquest – activity for internet based learning
(University of Zilina, 2005)WebQuest is one of the effective methods of using ICT tools in the process of learning. It is an activity dedicated to making significant use of WWW resources. WebQuest idea derives from Bernie Dodgie, of San Diego State ... -
Where (who, what) are the drivers for the new model of learning?
(University of Zilina, 2005)The transition to the new model of learning requires changes in culture of all persons involved because the goals of students, teachers, but also institutions are changing. The goal is not the limited amount of acquired ... -
Teaching with technology – a pilgrim’s journey
(University of Zilina, 2005)This paper reflects on the impact of technology on the academic activity of university teachers over the last decade, as seen from within a department in a faculty of science of an Australian university. The paper provides ... -
Integrating ICT tools in a laboratory teaching sequence of thermal phenomena
(University of Zilina, 2005)This work refers to aspects of the development and implementation of a sequence of ICT based laboratories and their integration in high school physics in the area of heat. The objective of extensive use of ICT based tools ... -
Mentoring as an approach to promoting the technological literacy of teachers
(University of Zilina, 2005)Increasingly, teachers are being expected play a critical role in helping students learn how to use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively. Despite this expectation, there are many teachers who still ... -
Designing problem-solving and laboratory content for a web-based distance education course in introductory general physics
(University of Zilina, 2005)There is a strong prejudice among physicists, and specialists in other mathematically intensive disciplines, that effective distance education is not feasible in their subject because of the impossibility of teaching ... -
Implementation of e-learning platform for electrical engineering
(University of Zilina, 2005)Present engineering has to deal with increasingly complex systems. In particular, this is the case of electrical engineering. Though, this is obvious in microelectronics, also in the field of power systems the engineers ... -
Open source software for e-learning: lessons learned from a three year application of a content, community, and collaborative management system in a primary school in greece
(University of Zilina, 2005)This paper focuses on the use of open source content management systems in primary education. The first part of the paper addresses the issue of open source software and examines recent international, European, and national ... -
Distant and computer-assistant education in rgotups
(University of Zilina, 2005)Specifics of education in our university: most of the students are taking correspondence and moonlighting courses, a vast educational area – more than 30 towns of European Russia, - made e-learning technologies extremely ... -
Managing teachers’ practicum in initial teacher preparation using an elearning platform
(University of Zilina, 2005)This research study focuses on the development and evaluation of the Learning Space Platform as a resource for the improvement of the pre-service Teachers’ Practicum. The Teachers’ Practicum is a compulsory course for ... -
Enhancing fifth graders understanding of complex ecosystems through a model-based approach utilizing stagecast creator
(University of Zilina, 2005)We report a study in which we designed and implemented a curriculum within the context of ecosystems aimed at fostering scientific modelling skills and enhancing conceptual understanding among fifth graders through the use ... -
Creating games or developing programs? Documenting the use of stagecast creator as modeling tool in elementary science
(University of Zilina, 2005)This paper reports a descriptive case study investigating the use of a computer-based programming environment (CPE), Stagecast CreatorTM (SC) for collaborative fifth grade modeling in science. SC is a non-linear, object-oriented ... -
Stagecast creator and webct: an integrated use of computer programming and a virtual learning environment for developing modelling skills
(University of Zilina, 2005)This paper reports on an effort to use Stagecast CreatorTM as a means for developing modelling skills among undergraduate students taking an introductory course in science that took place in a virtual learning environment ...
