Improving revision in wiki-based writing: Coordination pays off

Astrid Wichmann; Nikol Rummel

Computers & Education Vol. 62, No. 1 (March 2013) pp. 262–270

Wiki-based writing possesses a great deal of educational potential, yet students face difficulties while writing a shared document. Revising a shared document, in particular, seems to be a demanding activity for students. This study investigated...

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Can Dynamic Visualizations with Variable Control Enhance the Acquisition of Intuitive Knowledge?

Astrid Wichmann; Sebastian Timpe

Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 24, No. 5 (2015) pp. 709–720

An important feature of inquiry learning is to take part in science practices including exploring variables and testing hypotheses. Computer-based dynamic visualizations have the potential to open up various exploration possibilities depending on...

Computational Modelling and Simulation Fostering New Approaches in Learning Probability

Markus Kuhn; Ulrich Hoppe; Andreas Lingnau; Astrid Wichmann

Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 43, No. 2 (May 2006) pp. 183–194

Discovery learning in mathematics in the domain of probability based on hands-on experiments is normally limited because of the difficulty in providing sufficient materials and data volume in terms of repetitions of the experiments. Our cooperative, ...

Using Scenarios to Design Complex Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments

Ton de Jong; Armin Weinberger; Isabelle Girault; Anders Kluge; Ard W. Lazonder; Margus Pedaste; Sten Ludvigsen; Muriel Ney; Barbara Wasson; Astrid Wichmann; Caspar Geraedts; Adam Giemza; Tasos Hovardas; Rachel Julien; Wouter R. van Joolingen; Anne Lejeune; Constantinos C. Manoli; Yuri Matteman; Tago Sarapuu; Alex Verkade; Vibeke Vold; Zacharias C. Zacharia

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 60, No. 5 (October 2012) pp. 883–901

Science Created by You (SCY) learning environments are computer-based environments in which students learn about science topics in the context of addressing a socio-scientific problem. Along their way to a solution for this problem students produce...