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Format-Free Databases and the Construction of Knowledge in Primary School Science Projects
Rod Nason
Research in Science Education Vol. 26, No. 3 (1996) pp. 353–73
Reports on a study in which a teacher used the collaborative development of a format-free computer database to facilitate the construction of knowledge by a group of students (n=3) during a science project. Results indicate that knowledge...
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Fostering Authentic, Sustained and Progressive Mathematical Knowledge-Building Activity in CSCL Communities
Rod NASON
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Eliciting high-level mathematics symbolizing and communicating from students engaged in mathematics communities of practice has been found to be a challenging problem. In this paper, we report on a study where 21 grade six female students engaging...
Topics: Cognition, problem solving, Teaching Methods
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VRMath: A 3D Microworld for Learning 3D Geometry
Andy Yeh; Rod Nason
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 2183–2194
This paper reports on the design of a prototype VRLE (Virtual Reality Learning Environment) named VRMath. VRMath is an online application that utilises VR (Virtual Reality) technology combined with the power of a Logo-like programming language and...
Topics: Virtual Environments, Information Sciences, Educational Technology, Mathematics
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Fostering Authentic, Sustained, and Progressive Mathematical Knowledge-Building Activity in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Communities
Rod Nason; Earl Woodruff
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 22, No. 4 (2003) pp. 345–363
Eliciting high-level mathematics symbolizing and communicating from students engaged in mathematics communities of practice has been found to be a challenging problem. In this article, we report on a study where 21 grade six female students engaged...
Topics: Mathematics, Students
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Nobody Says No: Student Self-Censorship in a Collaborative Knowledge Building Activity
Alan Roberts; Rod Nason
Journal of Learning Design Vol. 4, No. 4 (2011) pp. 56–68
This paper explores student self-censorship within an online learning environment. Self-censorship in group activity can be seen as a two-edged sword. While it can be advantageous that a student censor personal frustration and angst when working...
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Knowledge Building of 3D Geometry Concepts and Processes within a Virtual Reality Learning Environment
Andy Yeh; Rod Nason
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 2175–2182
This paper reports on a pilot study of a prototype VRLE (Virtual Reality Learning Environment) named VRMath. Two primary school students were involved in this study and engaged in two VRMath learning activities designed by the researchers. The...
Topics: Learning Objects, Navigation, Educational Technology, Virtual Environments
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Retooling Asian-Pacific Teachers to Promote Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving in Science Classrooms
Kar-Tin Lee; Christina Chalmers; Vinesh Chandra; Andy Yeh; Rod Nason
Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy Vol. 40, No. 1 (2014) pp. 47–64
This paper reports on a Professional Learning Programme undertaken by primary school teachers in China that aimed to facilitate the development of "adaptive expertise" in using technology to facilitate innovative science teaching and...
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Retooling Chinese primary school teachers to use technology creatively to promote innovation and problem solving skills in science classrooms
Kar-Tin Lee; Christina Chalmers; Chandra Vinesh; Andy Yeh; Rod Nason
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 33, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 181–208
This paper reports on the initial phase of a Professional Learning Program (PLP) undertaken by 100 primary school teachers in China that aimed to facilitate the development of adaptive expertise in using technology to facilitate innovative science...
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Lance and John Get To Know an Integrated Learning System
Annette Baturo; Tom Cooper; Gillian Kidman; Cam McRobbie; Rod Nason; Romina Proctor
combined Annual Meeting of the Australian Association for Research in Education and the New Zealand Association for Research in Education 1999 (December 1999)
An integrated learning system (ILS) is a computer-based tutoring program which provides students with learning experiences in many disciplines across many years of school. This paper reports on two Year 6 students' reactions to the electronic...