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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Science Education in Primary Schools: Is an Animation Worth a Thousand Pictures?
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Barak, Miri; Dori, Yehudit J. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
Science teaching deals with abstract concepts and processes that very often cannot be seen or touched. The development of Java, Flash, and other web-based applications allow teachers and educators to present complex animations that attractively illustrate scientific phenomena. Our study evaluated the integration of web-based animated movies into…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Textbooks, Science Teachers
High-School Chemistry Students' Performance and Gender Differences in a Computerized Molecular Modeling Learning Environment.
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Barnea, Nitza; Dori, Yehudit J. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Investigates the effects of using molecular modeling on students' spatial ability, understanding of new concepts related to geometric and symbolic representations, and perception of the model concept. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Classroom Environment, Computer Simulation, Perception
Cooperative Studyware Development of Organic Chemistry Module by Experts, Teachers, and Students.
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Dori, Yehudit J. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Describes the process of development and representative parts of new organic chemistry studyware. (22 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Cooperation, Courseware, Educational Technology
Human Physiology: Improving Students' Achievements through Intelligent Studyware.
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Dori, Yehudit J.; Yochim, Jerome M. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
A studyware comprising a set of interconnected modules on human physiology has been developed and used to improve undergraduate students' achievements. Study results show the scores of students who used the optional computer laboratory sessions were enhanced over those who did not use the studyware. Presents examples from the modules. (LZ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Active Learning, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction