…evaporative cooling. Through specific classroom examples, including photographs of student experiments, screenshots of student models, and model design guidelines, we illustrate ways in which this framework can inform curriculum design…
…natural hazards to forecast future catastrophic events and inform the development of technologies to mitigate their effects). Our curriculum design uses an “embedded phenomena” framework* in which scientific phenomena are…
…Computing. Research We will examine impacts of gameplay and club experiences on participants’ attitudes toward and interest in data-rich futures. Using design-based research, we will focus on two primary questions:…
…key computational thinking practices. This study suggests that with purposeful integration of the curricular design elements, embedding computational thinking practices into the science classroom is possible. Tuesday, April 2 Integrating…
…such as states of matter and phase changes? How should we design apps for kindergarteners to learn to model these physical phenomena? Computer models provide virtual laboratories for experimenting with…
…simulations. Based on these findings, we discuss pedagogical and research implications related to the development of intelligent feedback along with current research and design limitations. Technology Tools to Support Scientific…
…5.0 includes numerous new features that we have recently added to the software to enhance its already powerful concurrent design, simulation, and analysis capabilities. For example, we have added cut/copy/paste…
…curriculum. Research In this design research project, we are designing, developing, and investigating how the use of problem-based learning analytics in a digital collaborative environment can foster and encourage individual…
…in their classrooms and their lives. From authors to ultra-long-distance runners, world travelers to home gardeners, this is a truly amazing group of educators. 3. We Design for the Future…
…design an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) and integrate it with our newest dragon genetics game, Geniventure. While students try to solve the challenges in Geniventure, the ITS works in the…