Journal of Educational Technology Systems
2010 Volume 38, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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An Instructional Design Using the Virtual Ecological Pond for Science Education in Elementary Schools
Wernhuar Tarng, Kuo-Liang Ou, Wen-Shin Tsai, Yu-Si Lin & Chen-Kai Hsu
Ecological ponds can be a good teaching tool for science teachers, but they must be built and maintained properly to provide students with a safe and suitable learning environment. However, many... More
pp. 385-406
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An Inquiry-Based Contextual Approach as the Primary Mode of Learning Science with Microcomputer-Based Laboratory Technology
Fernando Espinoza & Duncan Quarless
Science instruction can be designed to be laboratory-data driven. We report on an investigation of the use of thematic inquiry-based tasks with active incorporation of mathematics, science, and... More
pp. 407-426
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Avoiding the Pitfalls: Current Practices and Recommendations for ePortfolios in Higher Education
April Chatham-Carpenter, Lori Seawel & John Raschig
Institutions of higher learning use eportfolios for multiple purposes such as to enhance student learning, conduct authentic program/institutional assessment, support students as they prepare for... More
pp. 437-456
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A Preliminary Exploration of On-Line Study Question Performance and Response Certitude as Predictors of Future Examination Performance
Mark Grabe & Kathryn Flannery
This research evaluated an online study task intended to improve the study metacognition and examination performance of inexperienced college students. Existing research has commonly... More
pp. 457-472
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Assessing Team Learning in Technology-Mediated Collaboration: An Experimental Study
Hayward P. Andres & Obasi H. Akan
This study examined the effects of collaboration mode (collocated versus non-collocated videoconferencing-mediated) on team learning and team interaction quality in a team-based problem solving... More
pp. 473-487