Browsing CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2003 Volume II: The educational potencial of new technologies by Title
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Information technology for good or evil in science education
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Computers have created new possibilities for experimental and theoretical methods of scientific research. It has been also expected that development in computer technology enables changes in teaching and learning methods ... -
An intelligent and practical educational environment
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper presents a Java framework for designing and implementing intelligent and practical e-learning tools, to be used by both the students and the teaching staff in their didactic and research activities, especially ... -
Knowledge acquisition in distance education
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper describes knowledge structuring as a learning strategy in design education. Given that education is the knowledge transfer from one intelligent system to another, we discuss two main characteristics of education: ... -
Microsoft power point xp: an innovative tool to deliver Aesop’s fables
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Many worldwide efforts have been made recently in restructuring teacher education programs. Prospective teachers must be better prepared for the ever-changing world in which, technology plays a prominent role in their ... -
The status of computer based technologies and science education in the southern metropolitan region of Victoria, Australia
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Integrating computer-based technologies into all Key Learning Areas of every school’s curriculum has been a priority school policy of the Victorian government since the mid -1990s. Over the last 10 years, huge sums of money ... -
A study on science teachers´ use of design features of a simulated visual laboratory to develop active involvement of students in the teaching of thermodynamics at senior high school
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)In this paper we describe a small-scale exploratory study on how in-service science teachers of Greek senior high schools can take advantage of facilities included in a simulated visual Lab to create innovative open ... -
Sunset project: creation of computer and observational network for student educational research
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)A pilot project is presented, aimed at creation of an educational network of astronomical observations performed by middle-school, high-school and university students at different geographical latitudes. Project participants ... -
Talking about evidence in inquiry-based science: what role can software scaffolds play?
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Evidence-based explanations are a core element of scientific reasoning. Nonetheless, the literature reports that middle school students often fail to support their hypotheses with evidence, do not always recognize that ... -
Theoretical & practical resources of e-learning
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)At present a rapid development of learner-centred instruction can be observed, in which participants are less dependent on teachers. Of great significance are the quality of study materials as well as programmes supporting ... -
The use of I.C.T. in the teaching of kinematics at post-secondary level – a case study
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper is meant to probe into the effectiveness of I.C.T. as a teaching resource. An experimental method was adopted as the research design of this study and two groups of students i.e. a test and a control group ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Using computer simulations to enhance teaching the structure of materials
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)We discuss computer programs for drawing and analyzing the structure of several types of materials at the atomic level. We begin with simple examples of structure addressed to middle and high school-level students using ... -
WebCT dialogues on particle theory of matter: presumptive reasoning in students’ argumentation
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)A way of scaffolding students to move back and forth between multiple meanings is the use of discussions that feature argumentation. Argumentation involves the evaluation of the worth, accuracy, and authenticity of various ...