An evaluation of an inquiry-based computer-assisted learning environment

This study focused on students' development of inquiry skills in a computerized learning environment. Seven Year-11 classes (n=120) interacted with a computerized database, "Birds of Antarctica," and curriculum materials while the teacher used an inquiry approach to learning. Students...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maor, D., Fraser, B.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Australian Science Teachers Association. 1994
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Online Access:https://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/8721/
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Summary:This study focused on students' development of inquiry skills in a computerized learning environment. Seven Year-11 classes (n=120) interacted with a computerized database, "Birds of Antarctica," and curriculum materials while the teacher used an inquiry approach to learning. Students perceived their classes as more investigative and open-ended and improved their inquiry skills.