Computer simulations to support science instruction and learning: A critical review of the literature
LK Smetana, RL Bell - International Journal of Science Education, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Researchers have explored the effectiveness of computer simulations for supporting science
teaching and learning during the past four decades. The purpose of this paper is to provide …
teaching and learning during the past four decades. The purpose of this paper is to provide …
The tip of the iceberg in organic chemistry classes: how do students deal with the invisible?
N Graulich - Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2015 - pubs.rsc.org
Organic chemistry education is one of the youngest research areas among all chemistry
related research efforts, and its published scholarly work has become vibrant and diverse …
related research efforts, and its published scholarly work has become vibrant and diverse …
Defining computational thinking for mathematics and science classrooms
Science and mathematics are becoming computational endeavors. This fact is reflected in
the recently released Next Generation Science Standards and the decision to include …
the recently released Next Generation Science Standards and the decision to include …
Enhancing learning and engagement through embodied interaction within a mixed reality simulation
Computer simulations have been shown to be effective instruments for teaching students
about difficult concepts, particularly in the STEM disciplines. Emerging interface …
about difficult concepts, particularly in the STEM disciplines. Emerging interface …
Complex systems in education: Scientific and educational importance and implications for the learning sciences
MJ Jacobson, U Wilensky - The Journal of the learning sciences, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
The multidisciplinary study of complex systems in the physical and social sciences over the
past quarter of a century has led to the articulation of important new conceptual perspectives …
past quarter of a century has led to the articulation of important new conceptual perspectives …
The effects of augmented virtual science laboratories on middle school students' understanding of gas properties
Abstract The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize authentic scientific
practices such as developing models and constructing explanations of phenomena …
practices such as developing models and constructing explanations of phenomena …
The impact of a simulation game on operations management education
This study presents a new simulation game and analyzes its impact on operations
management education. The proposed simulation was empirically tested by comparing the …
management education. The proposed simulation was empirically tested by comparing the …
Virtual and physical experimentation in inquiry-based science labs: Attitudes, performance and access
This study investigated the learning dimensions that occur in physical and virtual inquiry-
based lab investigations, in first-year secondary chemistry classes. This study took place …
based lab investigations, in first-year secondary chemistry classes. This study took place …
PhET interactive simulations: Transformative tools for teaching chemistry
EB Moore, JM Chamberlain, R Parson… - Journal of chemical …, 2014 - ACS Publications
Developing fluency across symbolic-, macroscopic-, and particulate-level representations is
central to learning chemistry. Within the chemistry education community, animations and …
central to learning chemistry. Within the chemistry education community, animations and …
What constitutes teacher learning
In this chapter, our task is to discuss the research to date on teacher learning. We interpret
this task as an opportunity to explore literature around the question: How do teachers learn …
this task as an opportunity to explore literature around the question: How do teachers learn …