Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching articles from March 2002

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching archives from March 2002

Implementing technology in secondary science and mathematics classrooms: is the implementation process the same for both disciplines?
March 22, 2002... The mathematics and science education communities are presently--and perhaps constantly--in a state of reform. The mathematics and science standards documents now include the use of technology as a common instructional goal. This article...

Enhancing spatial visualization through virtual reality (VR) on the Web: software design and impact analysis.
March 22, 2002... Rapid advances in the global information infrastructure herald a new era of computer-assisted instruction based on multimedia capabilities and online access. One of the most promising developments lies in virtual reality (VR), which allows for...

Using web videos and virtual learning environments to help prospective teachers construct meaning about children's mathematical thinking.
March 22, 2002... The use of web-based videos of children illustrating their understanding of mathematics concepts and problems is the focus of this article. Interviews with 23 children in grades K-5 were video taped concerning their understandings of...

An experiment using electronic books in the classroom.
March 22, 2002... Electronic books are single-purpose hand-held computer devices designed to store and display reading material. The introduction of e-books into the classroom has been anticipated for years, but the technology has never quite been up to the...

What's a "hit"? an analysis of a web-based learning environment.
March 22, 2002... The purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative and quantitative analysis of usage patterns at a virtual museum, a web-based learning environment. Specifically, this study sought to examine extant documents to profile users interaction...

An internet survey: assessing the extent Middle/High School teachers use the internet to enhance science teaching.
March 22, 2002... The purpose of this study was to assess the extent Middle/ High School teachers who participated in professional development courses in science used the Internet to enhance science instruction. Surveys were mailed to 53 middle and secondary...