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Using simple technologies to improve student engagement and success in an online applied-science course: A case study
Christopher Anderson; Jean Jacoby
ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference 2013 (2013) pp. 47–51
The first year course, Soil Properties and Processes is a core course of two of Massey University’s applied science degrees. The course is offered both internally and via distance education. The course has a reputation for difficulty, and end of...
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How to Use the Discovery Lab with a Sixth Grade Class
Christopher L. Anderson
School Arts Vol. 26, No. 2 (1989) pp. 15–18
Described is the use of computer software to teach elementary scientific processes to sixth graders. Discussed are materials, manuals, procedures and evaluation. The results of a field trial are described. (CW)
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Strategies for Introducing Databasing into Science
Christopher L. Anderson
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 9, No. 2 (1990) pp. 11–22
Outlines techniques used in the context of a sixth grade science class to teach database structure and search strategies for science using the AppleWorks program. Provides templates and questions for class and element databases. (Author/YP)
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Designing a Zoo-Based Endangered Species Database
Christopher L. Anderson
School Arts Vol. 26, No. 4 (1989) pp. 14–18
Presented is a class activity that uses the database feature of the Appleworks program to create a database from which students may study endangered species. The use of a local zoo as a base of information about the animals is suggested. Procedures...
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Student Predisposition to Instructor Feedback and Perceptions of Teaching Presence Predict Motivation Toward Online Courses
Andrew Cole; Christopher Anderson; Thomas Bunton; Maura Cherney; Valerie Cronin Fisher; Draeger; Michelle Featherston; Laura Motel; Kristine Nicolini; Brittnie Peck; Mike Allen
Online Learning Journal Vol. 21, No. 4 (Dec 01, 2017)
As debates over the value and effectiveness of online courses continue, more research is needed to assist in identifying predictors of positive student outcomes in online courses. Building from previous research in Feedback Intervention Theory ...
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Student Predisposition to Instructor Feedback and Perceptions of Teaching Presence Predict Motivation toward Online Courses
Andrew William Cole; Kristine M. Nicolini; Christopher Anderson; Thomas Bunton; Maura R. Cherney; Valerie Cronin Fisher; Richard Draeger; Michelle Featherston; Laura Motel; Brittnie Peck; Mike Allen
Online Learning Vol. 21, No. 4 (2017) pp. 245–262
Much research into college student motivation focuses on traditional face-to-face (FtF) classroom settings. Building from previous research in Feedback Intervention Theory (Kluger & DeNisi, 1996) and the Community of Inquiry framework (Anderson, ...