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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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Australian Science Teachers Association.
1994
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Online Access: | https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/An-evaluation-of-an-inquiry-based-computer-assisted/991005543173507891 https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/view/delivery/61MUN_INST/12136045780007891/13137077820007891 |
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. |
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