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Barak, Miri; Ziv, Shani – Computers & Education, 2013
Wandering is an innovative web-based platform that was designed to facilitate outdoor, authentic, and interactive learning via the creation of location-based interactive learning objects (LILOs). Wandering was integrated as part of a novel environmental education program among middle school students. This paper describes the Wandering platform's…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Internet, Middle School Students, Evaluation
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Lee, Chun-Yi; Chen, Ming-Puu. – Computers & Education, 2009
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of type of question prompt and level of prior knowledge on non-routine mathematical problem solving. A computer game was blended within the pattern reasoning tasks, along with question prompts, in order to demonstrate and enhance the connections between viable problem-solving strategies and…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Problem Solving, Grade 9, Computers
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Yang, Ya-Ting Carolyn – Computers & Education, 2012
This study investigates the effectiveness digital game-based learning (DGBL) on students' problem solving, learning motivation, and academic achievement. In order to provide substantive empirical evidence, a quasi-experimental design was implemented over the course of a full semester (23 weeks). Two ninth-grade Civics and Society classes, with a…
Descriptors: Grade 9, Civics, Academic Achievement, Learning Motivation
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Kim, Bokyeong; Park, Hyungsung; Baek, Youngkyun – Computers & Education, 2009
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of the meta-cognitive strategies on the academic and gaming achievements. Exploring the effects of those achievements on the social problem solving of students is also of interest. For this purpose, the MMORPG [Massively Multiple Online Role Playing Game] "Gersang" was used. The…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Academic Achievement, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving
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Baki, A.; Guveli, E. – Computers & Education, 2008
The aim of the study is to develop a web-based mathematics teaching (WBMT) material and to evaluate the effectiveness of the WBMT material for 9th grade students learning the concept of mathematical function. Firstly, a WBMT material was designed and piloted. As a result of this pilot study the site was revised as a final form. The study was…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Grade 9, Instructional Effectiveness, Teacher Attitudes