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Katherine Tarulli

Study Shows the Effectiveness of Conceptual Learning in Math among Middle School Students - 1 views

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    This article details the findings of a recent study of 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Arizona that found that the students that used a new math and science curriculum called Adaptive Curriculum scored higher on post-tests and assessments than students with the traditional curriculum. The new treatment teaches conceptual understanding of math through content and technology, and emphasizes real-world, informal applications of math and science. 
pradeepg

computer based tools for modeling systems - 3 views

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    Conceptual change is aided by model building. Visualizing the relationships between different components of the model using a graphical interface is a powerful technological capability. Powersim is one such tool. Such an iterative model building activity to predict theoretically principled outcomes is stated to be conceptually engaging. There are other tools like Stella and VSim that fall into the same category.
Chris Dede

Augmented Reality Brings Learning to Life - 1 views

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    teachers' experiences with how they conceptualize AR
Matthew Ong

This camera can capture things at the speed of light... - 0 views

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    It isn't so much the fact that this camera can do what it can. It's how its inventor conceptualized the possibilities of firing packets of photons many times and capturing it to form an image. There were ripples of light! Amazing possibilities in store for the imaginative educator...
Mary Jo Madda

Using Media to Teach Kids About Financial Prowess - 1 views

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    BizKids -- same producers as Bill Nye, using media to develop kids into young businessmen and women. Media fosters entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. Interesting conceptual approach to using theories of motivation and engagement.
Harvey Shaw

Callejo's 2007 paper on a conceptual model for digital game involvement - 1 views

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    This is a link to a paper that Chris mentioned earlier today. It proposes six types of involvement with digital games: tactical, affective, narrative, shared, performative, and spatial.
Jennifer Hern

Augmented Reality: Not That Real Yet - BusinessWeek - 1 views

  • In theory, a service should be able to take your latitude, longitude, and orientation and tell you exactly what you are looking at. Alas, the data aren't nearly accurate enough for that.
  • There's an even bigger conceptual problem with augmented reality as it is used today by a variety of search apps such as the Layar Reality Browser, Wikitude World Browser, or Presselite's Bionic Eye.
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    AR not ready for prime time because of inaccurate GPS data and apps that only provide information about locations within the user's line of sight.
pradeepg

Emerged technologies for education - 0 views

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    Here is an entertaining talk about how everyday objects can be used for science education. We are all aware / starting to better appreciate that "it definitely ain't about the technology", but what conceptual understanding the technology can effect. Personally, I see two advantages of such low cost technologies: 1. They increase access to interesting learning materials for all - quickly. 2. They can serve as the kernels of ideas for influencing emerging technologies. ( Like in out class discussion : models are still expensive but they can guide / inspie Do share your thoughts.
Diana Mazzuca

The Problem with Lecturing - 13 views

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    An example of student preconceived notions preventing them from learning scientific concepts.
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    Interesting article. Dockterman speaks of Mazur all the time and it's nice to see the background.
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    Great find. It touches on two topics I'm pursuing this semester- conceptual change and how formative assessments can improve learning. Eric Mazur's approach is fantastic. I wonder how what he does can be applied to K-12 teaching.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lBYrKPoVFwg This is a video of Professor Mazur using this strategy. I'm currently taking a class where the professor uses a similar type of engagement method and I find that it is much more interesting and results in deeper understanding than a typical lecture method.
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    Ayelet, I curious what class / professor.
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    Merseth. Do you agree with this characterization? Do you find that style effective?
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    Thanks, Diana. I can use this article in two of my other classes.
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    Great video - key quote "You can forget facts but you can't forget understandings." Yes - I would agree that Merseth and a number of other HGSE professors structure their courses for engagement in a similar manner. Requiring reading & active reflection (by via a written brief, case preparation, or online quiz) before the class / lecture is a great way to prep for deeper engagement and understanding. The genius in Mazur's approach is to use technology to assess before class and during class what his students understand and, more importantly, don't understand AND then tailor what he presents next to address misconceptions.
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