ERIC Number: EJ1053835
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 16
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ISSN: EISSN-1309-7202
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Using Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignment System in a Large-Enrollment General Physics
Gok, Tolga
European Journal of Physics Education, v1 n1 p28-43 2010
The on-line tutoring system, LON-CAPA, was implemented in Introductory Calculus-Based Physics-II course at Colorado School of Mines in fall 2008 and spring 2009. In this paper, the features and the case study of the LON-CAPA implementation were described. The performance data obtained from the scores of students enrolled in the course represented students' lower performances on written assignments and exams relative to LON-CAPA problems. The outcome could be students' insufficient problem solving abilities which arises because of poor knowledge of fundamental concepts. To overcome this drawback, an alternate technique to the LON-CAPA questioning method was designed. The technique is intended to increase the students' problem solving skills with a better conceptual understanding by using three integrated problem solving strategies which was incorporated with LON-CAPA type problem. If developed problem solving strategy steps can be introduced into the LON-CAPA problem, it is expected that students also will become experienced problem solvers.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Large Group Instruction, Physics, Online Courses, Calculus, Science Achievement, Scores, Problem Solving, Science Process Skills, Homework, Tests, Blended Learning, Scientific Concepts, College Science, Cooperative Learning, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies
Erciyes University. Melikgazi, Kayseri, 38039 Turkey. Tel: +90-352-207-6666; Web site: http://ejpe.erciyes.edu.tr/index.php/EJPE
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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