Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
January 2020 Volume 39, Number 1
Editors
Gary H. Marks
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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Teaching and Learning Physics using 3D Virtual Learning Environment: A Case Study of Combined Virtual Reality and Virtual Laboratory in Secondary School
Diana Bogusevschi, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland; Cristina Muntean, National College of Ireland, Ireland; Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Dublin City Unviresity, Ireland
A common problem in many schools is the lack of equipment and materials in their science laboratories due to both limited budget available to the school and high maintenance cost of the lab. The... More
pp. 5-18
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Beyond Boundaries: Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences of Transdisciplinary Education via STEAM Making Projects
Zoe Falls, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, United States
Though today's problems are interconnected, complicated, and unpredictable, students continue to gain knowledge in discrete, standardized disciplinary silos. When subject integration is discussed... More
pp. 19-31
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How the Balance of Gaming and Mathematics Elements Effects Student Learning in Digital Math Games
Kristy Lister, Valdosta State University, United States; Patrricia Moyer-Packenham, Utah State University, Mathematics Education and Leadership, United States
Digital math games on touch-screen devices have become popular as effective tools to support mathematics learning. Many educational games incorporate gaming elements such as points, stars, coins,... More
pp. 33-48
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Preparing Teachers to Engage Students in Computational Thinking through an Introductory Robot Design Activity
Jillian Powers, Florida Atlantic University, United States; Mohammad Azhar, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY, United States
This article describes an introductory computational thinking (CT) lesson that was implemented into five educational technology classes at a large university in the southern United States. A total... More
pp. 49-70
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Developing Global Competencies Among Youth: Maps Math Media Project
Melda Yildiz, New York Institute of Technology, United States
This study explores the role of geospatial education in P20 classrooms; offers creative strategies and possibilities for integrating mobile technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS) into... More
pp. 71-89