Search results for author:"Robyn Jorgensen"
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"I Hate Maths: Why Do We Need to Do Maths?" Using iPad Video Diaries to Investigate Attitudes and Emotions towards Mathematics in Year 3 and Year 6 Students
Kevin Larkin; Robyn Jorgensen
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 14, No. 5 (2016) pp. 925–944
Accessing children's feelings and attitudes towards mathematics is a challenging proposition since methods for data collection may be fraught in terms of bias and power relations. This article explores a method of collecting information from young...
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Teaching Mathematics Remotely: Changed Practices in Distance Education
Tom Lowrie; Robyn Jorgensen
Mathematics Education Research Journal Vol. 24, No. 3 (September 2012) pp. 371–383
This investigation explored the challenges of creating meaningful mathematics practices for a community engaged in Distance Education (DE). Specifically, the study maps the influence of "new" technologies on the practices of a learning community...
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Gender differences in students’ mathematics game playing
Tom Lowrie; Robyn Jorgensen
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 4 (December 2011) pp. 2244–2248
The investigation monitored the digital game-playing behaviours of 428 primary-aged students (aged 10–12 years). Chi-square analysis revealed that boys tend to spend more time playing digital games than girls while boys and girls play quite...
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Navigating and decoding dynamic maps: Gender preferences and engagement differences within- and outside-of game experiences
Tom Lowrie; Robyn Jorgensen; Tracy Logan
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 29, No. 5 (Nov 08, 2013)
A survey (n = 410) revealed statistically significant gender differences between middle school students' preference for playing particular types of games. Subsequent instrumental case studies theorised the "within-game" and "out-of-game" experiences ...