Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
July 2014 Volume 33, Number 3
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Pre-Service Teachers’ Technology Attitudes and Skills
Curby Alexander, Texas Christian University, United States; Gerald Knezek, Rhonda Christensen & Tandra Tyler-Wood, University of North Texas, United States; Glen Bull, University of Virginia, United States
Researchers in this study looked at the effect of content-specific, technology-rich project-based learning activities on EC-8 pre-service teachers’ competencies and skills, as well as pre-service... More
pp. 257-282
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A Presumption of Competence: Elementary Pre-service Teacher Knowledge about Dissolving
Pamela Harrell & Karthigeyan Subramaniam, University of North Texas, United States
This study explored elementary pre-service teachers’ content knowledge for dissolving before and after an instructional intervention over a 15-week science methods course. Pre-service teacher... More
pp. 283-304
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Understanding and evaluating human thermal comfort at tertiary level using a computer-based laboratory teaching tool
Marco Pellegrini, LIF s.r.l., Italy
Phase changes in water are experienced in everyday life but students often struggle to understand mechanisms that regulate them. Human thermal comfort is closely related to humidity, evaporative... More
pp. 305-326
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Building Model NASA Satellites: Elementary Students Studying Science Using a NASA-themed Transmedia Book Featuring Digital Fabrication Activities
Daniel Tillman, Song An & Rachel Boren, The University of Texas at El Paso, United States; David Slykhuis, James Madison University, United States
This study assessed the impact of nine lessons incorporating a NASA-themed transmedia book featuring digital fabrication activities on 5th-grade students (n = 29) recognized as advanced in... More
pp. 327-348
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Professional Development for Math, Science, and Technology Teachers
Osman Yasar, SUNY College at Brockport, C-MST Institute, United States; Jose Maliekal, SUNY College at Brockport, Earth Science Dept., United States; Leigh Little, SUNY College at Brockport, Applied Mathematics, United States; Peter Veronesi, SUNY College at Brockport, Education Dept., United States
This article describes findings and evolution of a teacher-training program based on a partnership of knowledge domains (technology, content, and pedagogy), teaching staff (college faculty and... More
pp. 349-374