Journal of Educational Computing Research
2012 Volume 46, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
-
The Pitfalls of Mobile Devices in Learning: A Different View and Implications for Pedagogical Design
Yu-Liang Ting
Studies have been devoted to the design, implementation, and evaluation of mobile learning in practice. A common issue among students' responses toward this type of learning concerns the pitfalls... More
pp. 119-134
-
Direct and Indirect Teaching: Using E-Books for Supporting Vocabulary, Word Reading, and Story Comprehension for Young Children
Ofra Korat & Adina Shamir
We examine the effect of direct and indirect teaching of vocabulary and word reading on pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children following use of an electronic storybook (e-book). The children in... More
pp. 135-152
-
Central Computer Science Concepts to Research-Based Teacher Training in Computer Science: An Experimental Study
Andreas Zendler & Dieter Klaudt
The significance of computer science for economics and society is undisputed. In particular, computer science is acknowledged to play a key role in schools (e.g., by opening multiple career paths).... More
pp. 153-172
-
The Impact of Critical Thinking and Logico-Mathematical Intelligence on Algorithmic Design Skills
Ozgen Korkmaz
The present study aims to reveal the impact of students' critical thinking and logico-mathematical intelligence levels of students on their algorithm design skills. This research was a descriptive ... More
pp. 173-193
-
Using Electronic Resources to Support Problem-Based Learning
Chen-Chi Chang, Ay Jong & Fu-Chang Huang
Students acquire skills in problem solving and critical thinking through the process as well as team work on problem-based learning courses. Many courses have started to involve the online learning... More
pp. 195-206
