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Scherer, Ronny; Tiemann, Rudiger – Computers & Education, 2012
The ability to solve complex scientific problems is regarded as one of the key competencies in science education. Until now, research on problem solving focused on the relationship between analytical and complex problem solving, but rarely took into account the structure of problem-solving processes and metacognitive aspects. This paper,…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Prior Learning, Competence, Problem Solving
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Claro, Magdalena; Preiss, David D.; San Martin, Ernesto; Jara, Ignacio; Hinostroza, J. Enrique; Valenzuela, Susana; Cortes, Flavio; Nussbaum, Miguel – Computers & Education, 2012
This paper describes a study that evaluates fifteen-year-old Chilean students Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. The paper presents an operational definition of ICT skills, an instrument measuring these skills as well as the students' results in the test. The definition of ICT skills used considers Chile's curricular framework,…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Information Technology, Foreign Countries, Virtual Classrooms
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Donnelly, Dermot; McGarr, Oliver; O'Reilly, John – Computers & Education, 2011
When attempting to integrate any Information and Communications Technology (ICT) based resource into Post-Primary Schools (High Schools) many potential barriers must be considered. Importantly, many of these barriers revolve around the individual teacher and hence they are an important starting point in understanding the change process in schools.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Educational Change