Συνέδρια - Conferences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Optilab: design and development of an Integrated virtual laboratory for teaching optics
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The international research and experience have proved that the approach of studying subjects with the help of computer and multimedia applications can exceed, to one degree, technical and instructive restrictions of ... -
The changed dynamics of teaching on-campus Students
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Traditional universities in Australia seek to provide academic programs based on a high quality campus experience for undergraduate students, where the role of technology is to enhance this campus experience. While the ... -
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. ... -
Educational model of the merchant marine Engineers’ continuous education with the use Of asynchronous distance education
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The rapid development of science and technology has created a very high level of requirements pertaining to knowledge necessary for man’s professional career. On the other hand, in contemporary Information Society (InfS), ... -
Developing a computer ethics module for it Students within an e-learning environment
(University of Cyprus, 2007)ELearning technologies and platforms have widely been adopted by educational institutes, such as universities and schools, either to facilitate traditional teaching methods or to provide autonomous distance learning ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Realistic multimedia: from physical models to Instructive multimedia content
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Multimedia technologies are invaluable in generating realistic content and applications which increase the effectiveness and communication impact of research results. The functional keyword “realistic” means content that ... -
Technology mentoring: a professional Development approach to promoting the Technological literacy of teachers
(University of Cyprus, 2007)Few would deny the close relationship between science and technology – many would argue that they are inextricably linked to one another to the extent that they are very often referred to in the same breath. In order ... -
Pedagogical principles for activity based Training methodologies
(University of Cyprus, 2007)This paper outlines and discusses pedagogical approaches, teaching principles and learning design of industrial oriented skills upgrading processes utilizing video based training sessions, blended learning methodologies ... -
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 ... -
Virtual electronic learning in Vocational and initial teacher Training: an international report
(University of Cyprus, 2007)The Leonardo project under the acronym VELVITT is examining the potential use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) as tools to enhance and extend the delivery of teacher training in vocational subjects. A particular ...