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Wulff, Eric P.; Romine, William; Sadler, Troy D.; Womack, A. J.; Laffey, James M.; Goggins, Sean P.; Griffin, Joseph; Sigoloff, Justin – Grantee Submission, 2019
This study explores middle school student learning of Next Generation Science Standards aligned content and practices associated with use of an innovative virtual learning environment. The learning environment, a computer-based game called Mission HydroSci (MHS), was developed with the aim of supporting student learning of water systems science…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Alignment (Education), Middle School Students, Computer Games
Reeves, Thomas; Romine, William; Laffey, James; Sadler, Troy; Goggins, Sean – Grantee Submission, 2020
Mission HydroSci (MHS) is a 3D game-based learning environment and curriculum that supports middle school student learning of water systems science and scientific argumentation. MHS is a rigorous, coherent and engaging 6 to 8-day curriculum with all learning activities and social interactions taking place in the virtual world and with teachers…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Game Based Learning, Computer Simulation, Middle School Students
Project Tomorrow, 2016
The Speak Up National Research Project annually polls K-12 students, parents and educators about the role of technology for learning in and out of school. For the past thirteen years, Project Tomorrow's® annual Speak Up Research Project has provided schools and districts nationwide and throughout the globe with new insights into how today's…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Video Technology, Computer Games, Animation
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Franklin, Teresa J. – Journal of Educational Technology, 2008
Higher education and in particular Colleges of Education are viewed as falling behind in the use of technology for teaching and learning (Lederman & Niess, 2000). With today's student population identified as digital natives and the evening news discussing the potential of virtual worlds as new learning environments, an examination of the…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Social Systems, Internet, Social Media