Graphing investigations using portable (palmtop) technology

被引：22

作者：

Hennessy, S ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Open Univ, Inst Educ Technol, Milton Keynes, Bucks, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING | 2000年 / 16卷 / 03期

关键词：

collaboration; graphing; mathematics; observation; portable; questionnaire; secondary;

D O I：

10.1046/j.1365-2729.2000.00136.x

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

The increasing use of portable computers raises issues about their impact on learning and attitudes to computing. These issues were explored in an evaluation of a weather project undertaken by 48 students aged 13-14 using palmtop computers. Students worked in groups over 3 weeks, collecting and graphing temperature data. Motivation and confidence in using technology increased and learning gains of averages and graph interpretation were observed. The evaluation illustrated the potential power and versatility of portable technology in tackling graphing, and the opportunities they present for student participation. Some pedagogic implications of using portables are considered.

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页码：243 / 258

页数：16