Συνέδρια - Conferences: Recent submissions
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Distance learning as a new method for studying the earth sciences in high school
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)The aim of this research was to develop a computerized distance-learning unit that will fit the needs of the Israeli high-school earth-science syllabus. the ability of students to conduct lab-activities as a part of a ... -
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 ... -
Enews: an odl platform to support environmental citizenship
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This article describes the main activities and approaches of the eNews Minerva (Open and Distance Learning - ODL) Project. eNews is an initiative of the European Commission SOCRATES Minerva Program 2001 with the primary ... -
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 ... -
Electronic roads in the information society: social, educational and technological aspects
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)In this paper we present the major technological challenges to the formation of the Information Society and the ways in which social and pedagogical restrictions can serve to influence the outcome of those challenges from ... -
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 ... -
A study of the pictorial representations of the phenomenon of friction on the internet
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Τhe aim of this work is to study the ways in which a natural phenomenon of daily life, such as friction, is depicted on the Internet,. The Internet, apart from being an important source of information, can be developed so ... -
Images of ‘cell division’ on the internet
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)The use of images in teaching biology is considered to be of great importance for the comprehension of concepts by secondary school students. Important questions for the didactics of biology, which might be of interest to ... -
Ways of portraying science ideas on the internet and their interaction with science education
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)In this work, Internet serves as a field of research for the study of the various ways of visual representation on several scientific areas. The variety of sources on the Internet allows the detection of alternative ways ... -
Difficulties in representing microscopic phenomena on the internet: the case of brownian motion
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Brownian Motion is the motion during which the particles suspended in a fluid move in a random way in all directions. Randomness is a key concept in understanding the phenomenon. Also, because it refers to molecular motion, ... -
Images of the electromagnetic spectrum on the internet
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This work analyzes a substantial number of electromagnetic (E/M) spectrum images found on the Internet. Ninety-five (95) relevant network sites were studied and sixty-nine (69) different ways of E/M spectrum depiction were ... -
Fostering science education objectives with teacher-made computer games
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)The new generation of learners in today's schools is accustomed to a digital world. The students are surrounded by visual stimuli and are becoming proficient in areas not on the test! Their new ways of learning offer ... -
Teaching sciences and mathematics concepts in the early grades: k-3 teachers engaging developmentally appropriate practice which Incorporates technologies
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper examines the practices and concepts used in teaching science and mathematics concepts to young children (kindergarten through grade 3) while integrating computer and multimedia technologies and hands-on activities ... -
Crafting the technological solutions in high school science and mathematic teaching and learning: matthew effects and the digital divide
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper examines the practices and concepts used in teaching high school science and mathematics concepts (grade 9 - 12) which integrate computer and multimedia technologies and hands-on activities into disciplinebased ... -
Technologies for teaching science and Mathematics in the k-12 schools: reviews, observations and directions for practice in the southern united states
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper introduces a set of papers focusing on the issues and practices in using technologies for teaching and learning science and mathematics in the K-12 schools in the Southern United States where the digital divide ... -
Modeling in school mathematics: generating active learning environments
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)Models and the modeling process are at the heart of mathematics. The paper discusses the importance of developing pupils’ modeling abilities and skills in the context of school mathematics and focuses in particular on the ... -
Modellingspace: the setting up of human networks as vital part of the design and implementation of a technology-supported learning environment
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)The ModellingSpace (MS) project is concerned with developing and implementing a computer-based modelling learning environment in actual school contexts and preparing an education programme for the teachers involved in it. ... -
Modellingspace: interaction design and architecture of a collaborative modelling environment
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)This paper describes the architecture of the ModelllingSpace open problem-solving environment. Modelling- Space is a new learning environment supporting synchronous and asynchronous collaborative problem solving by students ... -
Symposium Learning environment design for modelling activities in a social context: the venture of modellingspace
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Design principles for an open and wide Modellingspace of modelling, collaboration And learning
(Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)The aim of the paper is to present and discuss the main design concepts and principles, for a collaborative modeling environment for sciences and mathematics (MODELLINGSPACE). It incorporates various representational ...
