Computer versus Computer and Human Support in an Argumentation-Based Science Learning Environment

Autor/inn/en	Akpinar, Yavuz; Ardac, Dilek; Er Amuce, Neslihan
Titel	Computer versus Computer and Human Support in an Argumentation-Based Science Learning Environment
Quelle	In: Journal of Online Learning Research, 1 (2015) 2, S.137-161 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2374-1473
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Web Based Instruction; Persuasive Discourse; Video Technology; Computer Simulation; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Group Discussion; Computer Mediated Communication; Skill Development; Knowledge Level; Program Effectiveness; Elementary School Science; Elementary School Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Web Based Training; Persuasion; Persuasive Kommunikation; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Gruppendiskussion; Computerkonferenz; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Wissensbasis
Abstract	Technological advancements have made it possible to design learning environments which support multiple representations, discussions and experimentations. This study designed and developed a web based argumentation environment, Argümantaryum. It provides virtual experimentation with, visually rich multi-representations of contents, video, and simulations upon which students may base their arguments and learn some elementary level science units related to matter. It has also a built-in discussion forum and an instant messaging component both of which contain argumentation sentence-openers. Following the implementation, the system was tested in real classroom settings under different study schemes for different learning units. Results revealed that when students used the system collaboratively under a teacher's guidance, students made progress in terms of both scientific discussion skills and knowledge of the learning units accommodated in the platform. Similar results were also obtained when the same usage scheme was followed for another learning unit. Finally, the report compared performance of the system to a human support only learning environment, and provided a discussion and a set of recommendations on how to further evaluate the platform. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01