ERIC Number: EJ1181188
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-2332-3205
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Replacing the Lab Manual with a Learning Management System in Physics Investigations for K-4 Pre-Service Teachers
Sobolewski, Stanley; Numan, Muhammad Z.
Universal Journal of Educational Research, v6 n6 p1373-1381 2018
The traditional laboratory investigation uses a procedure written on paper; students then record their responses on a supplied data page or laboratory notebook. In an attempt to make this process more efficient, the use of a Learning Management System (in this case D2L) was used to present the material and collect student feedback. Each student had a University supplied laptop, read the procedure from the screen and submitted answers through D2L. As anticipated there was no change in content knowledge. However surprisingly, subjects felt the paper and pencil approach was easier to use than computer entry. In a subsequent study, the same population in the same course completed an on-line only lecture and lab course. We will discuss the student's reaction to this on-line class.
Descriptors: Laboratory Manuals, Integrated Learning Systems, Physics, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Student Teacher Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Electronic Learning, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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