Informed by STEM education and Instructional technology research, this interactive session: Describes and provides practice-based recommendation of how virtual STEM learning environment affordances differentiate instruction and facilitate achievement for special learning populations (e.g., gifted and talented and special education students).
Extending upon the author's previous related research, this presentation: Summarizes relevant current research; describes how application of virtual labs and their affordances can provide differentiated instruction and facilitate achievement for special learning populations (e.g., gifted and talented and special education students) in STEM subjects; and offers related practice-based recommendations.
This document provides an overview of a dissertation study that compared the effects of four different modes of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in non-majors undergraduate students. The four modes were: 1) a physical lab with instructor presence, 2) a virtual lab with no instructor presence, 3) a virtual lab with instructor presence, and 4) a virtual lab with instructor presence and direction for learner control of pace. The study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to measure the comparative effects of each mode on test scores, and to qualitatively explore student experiences of instructor presence and learner control. The results showed no significant differences in test scores between groups but indicated all students benefited from the labs. Student feedback revealed they valued aspects of different delivery
The document summarizes a study that compared the effects of four different modes of delivering biology lab content on students' academic achievement: 1) a physical lab with instructor presence, 2) a virtual lab with no instructor presence, 3) a virtual lab with instructor presence, and 4) a virtual lab with instructor presence and learner control. Quantitative results showed that while students' test scores improved significantly from pre-to-post-test, the delivery mode had no significant impact on scores. Qualitative focus groups explored students' experiences of instructor presence and learner control across the different delivery modes.
11.the effectiveness of teaching physics through project method on academic a...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effectiveness of teaching physics through project method compared to traditional lecture method. 80 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught using project method for 6 weeks, while the control used traditional lectures. Both groups took a pre-test and post-test on physics topics. Analysis showed the experimental group performed significantly better on the post-test overall and on domains of knowledge, comprehension, application, and skills. The results indicate that teaching physics through project method was more effective for student achievement than traditional lecture method.
The document summarizes a study that investigated whether using an inquiry-based learning (PbI) lesson with an interactive simulation would help students better understand Newton's first and third laws compared to conventional instruction. The study found that the experimental group who received the PbI lesson showed significantly better understanding of Newton's first law, but not Newton's third law, compared to the control group based on pre- and post-tests. Student feedback suggested the simulation was useful for visualization but that PbI lessons require more time. The study concluded PbI lessons with simulations can effectively teach difficult concepts like Newton's first law.
MSUD UG Rsrch Day Apr 2016 - Rsch prnstn UPDATED 4-21-16 v4Johnny Sandoval
The researchers conducted a study to evaluate different multi-modal educational resources and strategies for teaching human anatomy. They hypothesized that more interactive lab activities would improve student engagement, knowledge acquisition, and skills. Students used modeling, dissection, and 3D systems during labs and engaged in independent learning, peer teaching, and peer learning. Surveys and observations found that students preferred more hands-on interactive activities like modeling and dissections over 3D systems. The researchers concluded that making activities more engaging, providing better initial instruction for challenging activities, and allowing for repetition could improve learning in the labs.
Implementation and Evaluation of an Online Course to Enhance Teaching Practic...clairemcdonnell5
This document describes the development and implementation of an online course to enhance teaching practice in undergraduate laboratory classes. The course was designed by the European Chemistry Thematic Network and aimed to improve teaching skills for newly appointed lecturers. It consisted of 6 modules completed over 6 weeks. The course structure and content is described in detail. Evaluation of a pilot course found positive feedback from participants and identified areas for improvement in the next iteration.
Awareness, Perspectives and Practices on the Multifaceted Educational Pedagog...Jomar Aban
This document summarizes a research presentation given at the 59th World Assembly of the International Council of Education for Teaching on the topic of "Challenging Disparities in Education". Specifically, it examines awareness, perspectives and practices regarding multifaceted educational pedagogies at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University in the Philippines. Key findings include that respondents had moderate awareness of alternative pedagogies compared to high awareness of lectures. Age, education level and training impacted awareness. Respondents generally agreed with alternative pedagogies but lecture was most commonly practiced. The researchers concluded more faculty development is needed to increase awareness and adoption of alternative pedagogies.
Extending upon the author's previous related research, this presentation: Summarizes relevant current research; describes how application of virtual labs and their affordances can provide differentiated instruction and facilitate achievement for special learning populations (e.g., gifted and talented and special education students) in STEM subjects; and offers related practice-based recommendations.
This document provides an overview of a dissertation study that compared the effects of four different modes of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in non-majors undergraduate students. The four modes were: 1) a physical lab with instructor presence, 2) a virtual lab with no instructor presence, 3) a virtual lab with instructor presence, and 4) a virtual lab with instructor presence and direction for learner control of pace. The study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to measure the comparative effects of each mode on test scores, and to qualitatively explore student experiences of instructor presence and learner control. The results showed no significant differences in test scores between groups but indicated all students benefited from the labs. Student feedback revealed they valued aspects of different delivery
The document summarizes a study that compared the effects of four different modes of delivering biology lab content on students' academic achievement: 1) a physical lab with instructor presence, 2) a virtual lab with no instructor presence, 3) a virtual lab with instructor presence, and 4) a virtual lab with instructor presence and learner control. Quantitative results showed that while students' test scores improved significantly from pre-to-post-test, the delivery mode had no significant impact on scores. Qualitative focus groups explored students' experiences of instructor presence and learner control across the different delivery modes.
11.the effectiveness of teaching physics through project method on academic a...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effectiveness of teaching physics through project method compared to traditional lecture method. 80 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught using project method for 6 weeks, while the control used traditional lectures. Both groups took a pre-test and post-test on physics topics. Analysis showed the experimental group performed significantly better on the post-test overall and on domains of knowledge, comprehension, application, and skills. The results indicate that teaching physics through project method was more effective for student achievement than traditional lecture method.
The document summarizes a study that investigated whether using an inquiry-based learning (PbI) lesson with an interactive simulation would help students better understand Newton's first and third laws compared to conventional instruction. The study found that the experimental group who received the PbI lesson showed significantly better understanding of Newton's first law, but not Newton's third law, compared to the control group based on pre- and post-tests. Student feedback suggested the simulation was useful for visualization but that PbI lessons require more time. The study concluded PbI lessons with simulations can effectively teach difficult concepts like Newton's first law.
MSUD UG Rsrch Day Apr 2016 - Rsch prnstn UPDATED 4-21-16 v4Johnny Sandoval
The researchers conducted a study to evaluate different multi-modal educational resources and strategies for teaching human anatomy. They hypothesized that more interactive lab activities would improve student engagement, knowledge acquisition, and skills. Students used modeling, dissection, and 3D systems during labs and engaged in independent learning, peer teaching, and peer learning. Surveys and observations found that students preferred more hands-on interactive activities like modeling and dissections over 3D systems. The researchers concluded that making activities more engaging, providing better initial instruction for challenging activities, and allowing for repetition could improve learning in the labs.
Implementation and Evaluation of an Online Course to Enhance Teaching Practic...clairemcdonnell5
This document describes the development and implementation of an online course to enhance teaching practice in undergraduate laboratory classes. The course was designed by the European Chemistry Thematic Network and aimed to improve teaching skills for newly appointed lecturers. It consisted of 6 modules completed over 6 weeks. The course structure and content is described in detail. Evaluation of a pilot course found positive feedback from participants and identified areas for improvement in the next iteration.
Awareness, Perspectives and Practices on the Multifaceted Educational Pedagog...Jomar Aban
This document summarizes a research presentation given at the 59th World Assembly of the International Council of Education for Teaching on the topic of "Challenging Disparities in Education". Specifically, it examines awareness, perspectives and practices regarding multifaceted educational pedagogies at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University in the Philippines. Key findings include that respondents had moderate awareness of alternative pedagogies compared to high awareness of lectures. Age, education level and training impacted awareness. Respondents generally agreed with alternative pedagogies but lecture was most commonly practiced. The researchers concluded more faculty development is needed to increase awareness and adoption of alternative pedagogies.
Pre & Post- Lab Scaffolding in HE STEM - ViCE PHEC 2016 J Evans, S Rayment, K...Jennifer Evans
Slides from our presentation at Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education Conference, 2016 (Southampton).
These slides cover our nationwide survey regarding the use of pre and post lab work to scaffold lab experience.
The document describes a study that investigated using a Physics by Inquiry (PbI) lesson with a Java simulation to address students' misconceptions about Newton's First and Third Laws. Students were split into an experimental group that received the PbI lesson and a control group that received conventional instruction. Both groups took a pre-test and post-test on the topics. The study found a statistically significant improvement on the post-test for Newton's First Law in the experimental group compared to the control group, but no significant difference for Newton's Third Law. Feedback from focus groups was also generally positive about the interactive lesson, though it required more time.
Type and Use of Innovative Learning Environments in Australasian Schools .Tec...eraser Juan José Calderón
Type and Use of Innovative Learning Environments in Australasian Schools ILETC Survey 1
Wesley Imms, Marian Mahat, Terry Byers & Dan Murphy
• What types of learning environments are in use
in Australian and New Zealand schools?
• What types of teaching approaches happen in these?
• What types of learning do they facilitate?
The document discusses three topics related to physics education research: 1) the relevance of pedagogical content knowledge for physics teachers and effective teacher training programs, 2) debates around physics curriculum design regarding integrated vs individual courses and standardized vs flexible content, and 3) the affordances and need to measure student learning outcomes of using information and communication technologies in physics teaching and learning. It also summarizes research on science education assessments, classroom pedagogies like inquiry-based learning and peer instruction, and contrasts fast and slow thinking as related to examinations versus scientific research.
This slide deck was presented at CNX 2014 in Houston, USA on 1 April 2014 as part of the "Student Efficacy: Are they Learning?" rapid fire panel. It contains preliminary research findings on educators and students using OpenStax College open textbooks.
Final, updated research findings can be found in the slide deck "The Impact of Open Textbooks in the USA and South Africa..." and via http://oerresearchhub.org
Strategies for Assessment of Inquiry Learning in Science (SAILS), Eilish McLo...Brussels, Belgium
The SAILS project developed frameworks and materials for assessing inquiry skills in science education. It aimed to help teachers evaluate key skills like scientific reasoning, literacy, and collaboration. The project reviewed approaches across Europe, created assessment tools, and piloted them with teachers. It produced example science units focusing on skills like planning investigations and developed supports for teachers implementing inquiry-based learning and the associated assessments.
Wheeler, B., Faculty Development through Action Research. [Accepted]: New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) 2016, November 18; Worcester, MA.
Adopting Classroom Technology: A Faculty Development ProgramBradford Wheeler
Wheeler, B., Adopting Classroom Technology: A Faculty Development Program. Poster presented at: New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) 2016, May 24; Somerville, MA.
This is a poster presented at National University's Spring Symposium, showing the implementation of the Small World Initiative undergraduate research framework to NU microbiology courses. Preliminary student survey data are also shown.
The report discusses dimensions of quality in undergraduate education. It aims to influence senior managers and staff on raising quality and provide evidence on effective practices. The report uses Gibbs' 3P model of quality - presage (context), process (student learning), and product (outcomes). Key factors discussed that influence quality include funding, student-staff ratios, class size, contact hours, total study hours, quality of teaching staff, and student selection. While some factors like funding and contact hours alone don't determine quality, the total effort students put in and nature of classroom interactions are important predictors of student performance and satisfaction.
Flipping the classroom involves moving content delivery outside of class through videos and readings, and using class time for exercises, discussions, and other active learning activities. A literature review found that flipping the classroom can increase student engagement, exam scores, and satisfaction. Several case studies showed improved post-test scores and student satisfaction in flipped K-12 and higher education courses compared to traditional lectures. However, flipping requires significant preparation from educators and a shift in learning culture for both students and teachers.
This document provides a syllabus for an AP Physics 1 course taught at BrainworX Academy during the 2020/2021 school year. The class will meet in room 206 of the CTECH building from August 5, 2020 to May 21, 2021. The instructor is Tim Welsh, who can be contacted by cell phone or email. The course aims to develop students' skills in physics and prepare them for further education. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, and electricity. Students are expected to complete readings, assignments, and participate in hands-on laboratory work making up 25% of class time. Grades are based on exams, labs, and other assignments. Required materials include an online textbook and resources from the College Board
Workshop: Best practices for undergraduate research experiencesKirsten Zimbardi
International invitation to facilitate workshop at the inaugural American Physiological Society's Institute on Teaching & Learning (Bar Harbour, Maine, USA; June 2014). Workshop was an interactive consultation with bioscience academics who wanted to implement or expand their programs for engaging undergraduate students in authentic research experiences.
Abstract
Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) during which students undertake a research project over an extended period of time under the direct supervision of a researcher, are associated with high levels of student engagement, academic success (Kuh 2008) and a wide range of student benefits (Hunter et al. 2006). In physiology education, practicals that incorporate physiological research can be used to promote active learning (Michael 2006), and teach students key skills in critical evaluation of complex data alongside important physiological concepts (Zimbardi et al. 2013, Luckie et al. 2012). Following an extensive investigation of diverse ways that research experiences are successfully embedded into undergraduate curricula (Zimbardi and Myatt 2012), we have developed a model for up-scaling UREs to cohorts of several hundred students. We are now leading a national project in Australia to support the uptake of these Authentic Large-Scale Undergraduate Research Experiences (ALUREs) and provide the benefits of research experiences to thousands of undergraduate students. During this workshop, examples of ALUREs from the biosciences will be used to highlight key considerations for ALURE design and implementation. Workshop participants will be engaged in developing their own ALURE using a detailed checklist derived from our extensive experience supporting faculty in developing, implementing and evaluating ALUREs.
This document summarizes research conducted at the University of Tennessee on faculty use of instructional technology. It describes interviews with department heads that found most expected faculty technology use but few had formal processes for considering it in promotion and tenure. It outlines a funded research program called Project RITE that has supported over 30 studies of instructional technology since 2006. Several example studies are summarized, focusing on factors affecting online course dropout rates, comparing online vs in-class exams, and students' perceptions of different assessment methods.
Presentation of a Higher Education Academy (HEA) funded teacher education project by Dr Elspeth McCartney (University of Strathclyde) on supporting student teachers to engage with research at a dissemination event in July 2014. For further details of this event and links to related materials see http://bit.ly/1mqhzHS.
R7035 phenomenon powerpoint_downs_d mod 8Daniel Downs
This document outlines a proposed phenomenological study to understand the experiences of high school students participating in collaborative project-based learning with technology. The study would involve interviewing and observing 20-25 students at Winchester High School who are taking a technology class using a project-based curriculum. The researcher aims to identify central themes in the students' experiences working collaboratively on long-term projects using technology. Data collection would include interviews, focus groups, observations of group work, and analysis of students' final projects. The researcher acknowledges their role as a teacher could influence data analysis and aims to bracket their experiences to interpret the students' experiences objectively.
David Gross
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UMass, Amherst
Peter Newbury
Center for Teaching Development
UC San Diego
19 February 2015
collegeclassroom.ucsd.edu
cirtl.net
Student self-assessment of the development of advanced scientific thinking sk...Kirsten Zimbardi
Presented at the International Union of Physiological Societies' Teaching Workshop 2013 (Bristol, UK).
Abstract:
We have developed three vertically-integrated inquiry-based practical courses for large cohorts (500-900 students) of early stage physiology students [1-3]. Video recordings of 22 students participating in inquiry classes were annotated by students, highlighting instances of scientific thinking. Most scientific thinking events occurred during development of hypotheses and experimental plans, and during analysis and interpretation of experimental data. However, to their regret, students rarely demonstrated scientific thinking whilst conducting experiments and collecting data. Videos and annotations will be presented; workshop participants will be encouraged to add annotations, to explore how novices and experts critically evaluate evidence of scientific thinking in inquiry-based classes.
References
1. Farrand, K., et al. Creating physiology graduates who think and sound like scientists. in Third National Attributes Graduate Project Symposia. 2009. Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
2. Farrand-Zimbardi, K., et al. Becoming a scientist: the development of students’ skills in scientific investigation and communication through a vertically integrated model of inquiry-based practical curricula. in International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) annual conference. 2010. Liverpool, UK.
3. Zimbardi, K., et al., A set of vertically-integrated inquiry-based practical curricula that develop scientific thinking skills for large cohorts of undergraduate students. Advances in Physiology Education 37 (4): 303-15, 2013.
The document discusses a proposed dissertation study that will examine the effects of learner control and instructor presence on academic achievement in virtual biology labs. Specifically, it will compare student test scores and experiences across four conditions: a physical lab with instructor presence, a virtual lab with no presence, a virtual lab with instructor presence, and a virtual lab with presence and direction for learner control. A mixed methods sequential explanatory design will be used, collecting quantitative data on test performance and qualitative data from focus groups on student experiences. The results could inform science educators on the impacts of instructor presence and learner control in virtual versus physical labs.
The document describes Vanderbilt University's Teaching-as-Research (TAR) Fellows program, which encourages graduate students to take a scientific approach to teaching. The program provides funding and mentorship for students to design teaching experiments. An example project tests whether hands-on analogies improve student understanding of radioactive decay concepts. Survey results found students could appropriately apply their new knowledge. The program has expanded learning and career opportunities for participants. It aims to make scientific teaching a widespread practice at research universities.
The learning teaching process has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years. It has shifted from teacher centred to student centred. Hence, the challenge of a teacher has become as to how to cater to the needs of all types of learners in the classroom when their learning styles vary according to their individual needs. Heutagogy is a technique of self-determined learning with practices and principles rooted from andragogy that could be responsible for the developments in higher education. This technique coupled with e-content is an innovative strategy that provides multi-sensory experience to the learners. The learners can visualize the entire content and attain mastery over the topics. In the present study, the e-content on osmosis was developed and given to the tertiary learners for learning. Pre-test and post-test were administered to the samples to ascertain the effectiveness of heutagogy integration into e-content. The results of the study revealed that e-content with heutagogical approach for learners of higher education were effective.
Pre & Post- Lab Scaffolding in HE STEM - ViCE PHEC 2016 J Evans, S Rayment, K...Jennifer Evans
Slides from our presentation at Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education Conference, 2016 (Southampton).
These slides cover our nationwide survey regarding the use of pre and post lab work to scaffold lab experience.
The document describes a study that investigated using a Physics by Inquiry (PbI) lesson with a Java simulation to address students' misconceptions about Newton's First and Third Laws. Students were split into an experimental group that received the PbI lesson and a control group that received conventional instruction. Both groups took a pre-test and post-test on the topics. The study found a statistically significant improvement on the post-test for Newton's First Law in the experimental group compared to the control group, but no significant difference for Newton's Third Law. Feedback from focus groups was also generally positive about the interactive lesson, though it required more time.
Type and Use of Innovative Learning Environments in Australasian Schools .Tec...eraser Juan José Calderón
Type and Use of Innovative Learning Environments in Australasian Schools ILETC Survey 1
Wesley Imms, Marian Mahat, Terry Byers & Dan Murphy
• What types of learning environments are in use
in Australian and New Zealand schools?
• What types of teaching approaches happen in these?
• What types of learning do they facilitate?
The document discusses three topics related to physics education research: 1) the relevance of pedagogical content knowledge for physics teachers and effective teacher training programs, 2) debates around physics curriculum design regarding integrated vs individual courses and standardized vs flexible content, and 3) the affordances and need to measure student learning outcomes of using information and communication technologies in physics teaching and learning. It also summarizes research on science education assessments, classroom pedagogies like inquiry-based learning and peer instruction, and contrasts fast and slow thinking as related to examinations versus scientific research.
This slide deck was presented at CNX 2014 in Houston, USA on 1 April 2014 as part of the "Student Efficacy: Are they Learning?" rapid fire panel. It contains preliminary research findings on educators and students using OpenStax College open textbooks.
Final, updated research findings can be found in the slide deck "The Impact of Open Textbooks in the USA and South Africa..." and via http://oerresearchhub.org
Strategies for Assessment of Inquiry Learning in Science (SAILS), Eilish McLo...Brussels, Belgium
The SAILS project developed frameworks and materials for assessing inquiry skills in science education. It aimed to help teachers evaluate key skills like scientific reasoning, literacy, and collaboration. The project reviewed approaches across Europe, created assessment tools, and piloted them with teachers. It produced example science units focusing on skills like planning investigations and developed supports for teachers implementing inquiry-based learning and the associated assessments.
Wheeler, B., Faculty Development through Action Research. [Accepted]: New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) 2016, November 18; Worcester, MA.
Adopting Classroom Technology: A Faculty Development ProgramBradford Wheeler
Wheeler, B., Adopting Classroom Technology: A Faculty Development Program. Poster presented at: New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) 2016, May 24; Somerville, MA.
This is a poster presented at National University's Spring Symposium, showing the implementation of the Small World Initiative undergraduate research framework to NU microbiology courses. Preliminary student survey data are also shown.
The report discusses dimensions of quality in undergraduate education. It aims to influence senior managers and staff on raising quality and provide evidence on effective practices. The report uses Gibbs' 3P model of quality - presage (context), process (student learning), and product (outcomes). Key factors discussed that influence quality include funding, student-staff ratios, class size, contact hours, total study hours, quality of teaching staff, and student selection. While some factors like funding and contact hours alone don't determine quality, the total effort students put in and nature of classroom interactions are important predictors of student performance and satisfaction.
Flipping the classroom involves moving content delivery outside of class through videos and readings, and using class time for exercises, discussions, and other active learning activities. A literature review found that flipping the classroom can increase student engagement, exam scores, and satisfaction. Several case studies showed improved post-test scores and student satisfaction in flipped K-12 and higher education courses compared to traditional lectures. However, flipping requires significant preparation from educators and a shift in learning culture for both students and teachers.
This document provides a syllabus for an AP Physics 1 course taught at BrainworX Academy during the 2020/2021 school year. The class will meet in room 206 of the CTECH building from August 5, 2020 to May 21, 2021. The instructor is Tim Welsh, who can be contacted by cell phone or email. The course aims to develop students' skills in physics and prepare them for further education. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, and electricity. Students are expected to complete readings, assignments, and participate in hands-on laboratory work making up 25% of class time. Grades are based on exams, labs, and other assignments. Required materials include an online textbook and resources from the College Board
Workshop: Best practices for undergraduate research experiencesKirsten Zimbardi
International invitation to facilitate workshop at the inaugural American Physiological Society's Institute on Teaching & Learning (Bar Harbour, Maine, USA; June 2014). Workshop was an interactive consultation with bioscience academics who wanted to implement or expand their programs for engaging undergraduate students in authentic research experiences.
Abstract
Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) during which students undertake a research project over an extended period of time under the direct supervision of a researcher, are associated with high levels of student engagement, academic success (Kuh 2008) and a wide range of student benefits (Hunter et al. 2006). In physiology education, practicals that incorporate physiological research can be used to promote active learning (Michael 2006), and teach students key skills in critical evaluation of complex data alongside important physiological concepts (Zimbardi et al. 2013, Luckie et al. 2012). Following an extensive investigation of diverse ways that research experiences are successfully embedded into undergraduate curricula (Zimbardi and Myatt 2012), we have developed a model for up-scaling UREs to cohorts of several hundred students. We are now leading a national project in Australia to support the uptake of these Authentic Large-Scale Undergraduate Research Experiences (ALUREs) and provide the benefits of research experiences to thousands of undergraduate students. During this workshop, examples of ALUREs from the biosciences will be used to highlight key considerations for ALURE design and implementation. Workshop participants will be engaged in developing their own ALURE using a detailed checklist derived from our extensive experience supporting faculty in developing, implementing and evaluating ALUREs.
This document summarizes research conducted at the University of Tennessee on faculty use of instructional technology. It describes interviews with department heads that found most expected faculty technology use but few had formal processes for considering it in promotion and tenure. It outlines a funded research program called Project RITE that has supported over 30 studies of instructional technology since 2006. Several example studies are summarized, focusing on factors affecting online course dropout rates, comparing online vs in-class exams, and students' perceptions of different assessment methods.
Presentation of a Higher Education Academy (HEA) funded teacher education project by Dr Elspeth McCartney (University of Strathclyde) on supporting student teachers to engage with research at a dissemination event in July 2014. For further details of this event and links to related materials see http://bit.ly/1mqhzHS.
R7035 phenomenon powerpoint_downs_d mod 8Daniel Downs
This document outlines a proposed phenomenological study to understand the experiences of high school students participating in collaborative project-based learning with technology. The study would involve interviewing and observing 20-25 students at Winchester High School who are taking a technology class using a project-based curriculum. The researcher aims to identify central themes in the students' experiences working collaboratively on long-term projects using technology. Data collection would include interviews, focus groups, observations of group work, and analysis of students' final projects. The researcher acknowledges their role as a teacher could influence data analysis and aims to bracket their experiences to interpret the students' experiences objectively.
David Gross
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UMass, Amherst
Peter Newbury
Center for Teaching Development
UC San Diego
19 February 2015
collegeclassroom.ucsd.edu
cirtl.net
Student self-assessment of the development of advanced scientific thinking sk...Kirsten Zimbardi
Presented at the International Union of Physiological Societies' Teaching Workshop 2013 (Bristol, UK).
Abstract:
We have developed three vertically-integrated inquiry-based practical courses for large cohorts (500-900 students) of early stage physiology students [1-3]. Video recordings of 22 students participating in inquiry classes were annotated by students, highlighting instances of scientific thinking. Most scientific thinking events occurred during development of hypotheses and experimental plans, and during analysis and interpretation of experimental data. However, to their regret, students rarely demonstrated scientific thinking whilst conducting experiments and collecting data. Videos and annotations will be presented; workshop participants will be encouraged to add annotations, to explore how novices and experts critically evaluate evidence of scientific thinking in inquiry-based classes.
References
1. Farrand, K., et al. Creating physiology graduates who think and sound like scientists. in Third National Attributes Graduate Project Symposia. 2009. Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
2. Farrand-Zimbardi, K., et al. Becoming a scientist: the development of students’ skills in scientific investigation and communication through a vertically integrated model of inquiry-based practical curricula. in International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) annual conference. 2010. Liverpool, UK.
3. Zimbardi, K., et al., A set of vertically-integrated inquiry-based practical curricula that develop scientific thinking skills for large cohorts of undergraduate students. Advances in Physiology Education 37 (4): 303-15, 2013.
The document discusses a proposed dissertation study that will examine the effects of learner control and instructor presence on academic achievement in virtual biology labs. Specifically, it will compare student test scores and experiences across four conditions: a physical lab with instructor presence, a virtual lab with no presence, a virtual lab with instructor presence, and a virtual lab with presence and direction for learner control. A mixed methods sequential explanatory design will be used, collecting quantitative data on test performance and qualitative data from focus groups on student experiences. The results could inform science educators on the impacts of instructor presence and learner control in virtual versus physical labs.
The document describes Vanderbilt University's Teaching-as-Research (TAR) Fellows program, which encourages graduate students to take a scientific approach to teaching. The program provides funding and mentorship for students to design teaching experiments. An example project tests whether hands-on analogies improve student understanding of radioactive decay concepts. Survey results found students could appropriately apply their new knowledge. The program has expanded learning and career opportunities for participants. It aims to make scientific teaching a widespread practice at research universities.
The learning teaching process has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years. It has shifted from teacher centred to student centred. Hence, the challenge of a teacher has become as to how to cater to the needs of all types of learners in the classroom when their learning styles vary according to their individual needs. Heutagogy is a technique of self-determined learning with practices and principles rooted from andragogy that could be responsible for the developments in higher education. This technique coupled with e-content is an innovative strategy that provides multi-sensory experience to the learners. The learners can visualize the entire content and attain mastery over the topics. In the present study, the e-content on osmosis was developed and given to the tertiary learners for learning. Pre-test and post-test were administered to the samples to ascertain the effectiveness of heutagogy integration into e-content. The results of the study revealed that e-content with heutagogical approach for learners of higher education were effective.
Article Introductory Biology Courses A Framework To Support Active Learning ...Lisa Brewer
This document describes a framework developed for incorporating active learning into a large enrollment introductory biology course. The framework is called the Active Learning Course Framework (ALCF). Key aspects of the ALCF include:
- Dividing the course into three modules anchored by case studies that integrate all course material and activities.
- Utilizing a teaching team of faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate teaching assistants to organize and implement active learning components.
- Leveraging three learning environments - lectures, labs, and online - connected by the teaching team and online technologies.
Human Patient Simulator Network 2012 Presentation: Large Class Simulation in a day
How to successfully design a schedule and perform 2 simulations and debriefings for 120+ senior nursing students with 4 faculty and 4 simulators in a nine hour day.
This document discusses a study conducted at the University of York to better understand student use and perceptions of lecture capture technology. The study used student diaries and interviews to gather data on how and why students use lecture recordings. Initial findings suggest that students strategize how they will use recordings during live lectures and that recordings are used as part of an overall study approach in addition to other resources, rather than just for note taking. The study aims to provide insights beyond typical measures of academic performance by exploring the student learning experience and how lecture capture impacts study behaviors.
ABSTRACT
Many engineering subjects are highly mathematical, analytical and descriptive. To make students understand the basic concepts, theory, analysis, design and application, new teaching-learning systems need to be explored. One of these is the Start-Stop-Continue technique. From the present study, it is concluded that given an ambient environment, the learning process can be made very effective and all the course objectives can be achieved. Action research has helped in empowering the students in acquiring knowledge. With this approach, the students’ performance has improved from mediocre to very
good.
Exploring the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning A Comprehensive Overview (...Michael Intia
The document provides an overview of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). It discusses key concepts such as the purpose of SoTL to improve teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes through systematic inquiry. It covers benefits and challenges of engaging in SoTL research and effective methodologies. Examples are provided of impactful SoTL findings that have influenced higher education. The document also compares two articles on SoTL in engineering education and their collective contribution to advancing evidence-based practices in the field.
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Instructor Presence and Learner Control as a Model for Instructional Differentiation in Virtual STEM Learning Environments
1. Dr. Jaime Ann McQueen
Science Ink!
A concurrent session presentation for the 2019 SUPCE conference, Corpus Christi,
TX, April 13, 2019.
Instructor Presence and Learner Control as a Model
For Instructional Differentiation in Virtual STEM
Learning Environments
2. Introduction & Purpose
Extending upon the author's previous related research, this presentation:
• Summarizes current research related to Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
• Describes how virtual Learning Environments and their affordances can provide
differentiated instruction and facilitate STEM learning and achievement for special
learning populations (e.g., gifted and talented and special education students).
• Offers related, best practice-based, recommendations for implementing VLEs in
STEM instruction.
The Presentation follows this Outline:
I. Previous Research
II. How VLEs and their affordances differentiate instruction and impact
achievement in special learning populations
III. Best Practices and Recommendations for implementing VLEs in STEM instruction
3. Standards Covered
This presentation will address the following standards:
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
(1) Scientific processes. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, conducts laboratory
and field investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
(2) Scientific processes. The student uses scientific methods during laboratory and field
investigations.
(3) Scientific processes. The student uses critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem
solving to make informed decisions within and outside the classroom.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards
Educators:
Designer
• Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use
digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Facilitator
• Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms,
virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the field.
Students:
Computational Thinker
• Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such
as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding
solutions.
4. Context
Physical Labs (PLs):
• Offer limited provision of learner control as they are constrained by very specific instructions, time
and scheduling concerns, and limited opportunities for repetition (Brinson, 2015).
• Instructor presence, where learners are able to communicate, ask questions, and receive guidance from
instructors during a course or lab has been shown to enhance student learning and understanding of
course and laboratory content (De Jong, Linn, & Zacharia, 2013; Picciano, 2002; Stuckey-Mickell &
Stuckey-Danner, 2007).
Virtual Labs (VLs):
• Students are actively in control of interaction with simulated lab equipment and experiments, pacing,
repetition, and their own learning (Pyatt & Sims, 2012).
• Communication between instructors and students is critical to students’ success in online learning
environments, immediacy may be lacking in distance based learning (Crippen et al., 2013; De Jong et
al., 2013; Dunlap, Verma, & Johnson, 2016; Jaggars, Edgecombe, & Stacey, 2013; Picciano, 2002).
Theoretical Framework
Instructor Presence (IP) and Learner Control (LC)
• Instructor presence: includes specific levels of guidance provided by instructors which promote
successful student learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects
(Ahmed & Hasegawa, 2014; Chen et al., 2016; Pedersen & Irby, 2014; Smith, 2015; Zacharia et al.,
2015).
• Learner control: learners take responsibility for the pace, repetition, and sequence of content in
learning environments (Dede, 2009; Hanafin, 1984; Simsek, 2012).
• Student-Student Interaction (SSI): Students’ collaboration and interaction with similar and different
ability peers in learning environments (Thompson, 2010; Thompson, 2011).
5. Research Questions
The research questions that informed this presentation are as
follows:
1. How do Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and their affordances
differentiate STEM instruction for special learning populations?
2. How do VLEs and their affordances impact STEM learning and
achievement for students in special learning populations?
3. What are students’ experiences learning and practicing scientific inquiry
in traditional Physical Lab (PL) and VLE classrooms?
4. What are students’ STEM learning experiences using the affordances
available within PL and VLE classrooms?
6. I. My Previous Research
In the following slides, I discuss:
• The results and findings of my dissertation study and
previous research on the use of VLs in STEM education.
• The results and findings of my previous/continuing
research on the use of VLs to differentiate STEM
instruction for special learning populations, and related
impacts on STEM Learning and Achievement.
• The research and literature basis for my current research
on the use of STEM VLEs to differentiate instruction and
facilitate learning and achievement for special learning
populations.
7. Previous Research-Dissertation Summary
Setting
South Texas University during the fall 2016 semester.
Study Purpose
Quantitative:
Measure the comparative effects of four levels of biology lab delivery on non-majors college
biology (BIOL 1308) students’ test scores immediately following completion of a lab, and
after a one week delay.The four levels compared were:
a. a physical based lab with instructor presence (PL),
b. a virtual lab with no instructor presence (VL),
c. a virtual lab with instructor presence (VLIP) , and
d. a virtual lab with instructor presence and direction for learner control of pace
and repetition beyond lab time (VLIPLC).
Qualitative:
Explore how students describe their experiences of instructor presence and learner control of pace
and repetition in each of the four treatments
8. Previous Research-Dissertation Summary cont.
Research Design
• Quasi-experimental, Sequential explanatory mixed methods study (Creswell, 2014; Creswell &
Plano Clark, 2006; Creswell et al., 2003; Shadish, Cook, & Campbell, 2002).
Quantitative
• 4 X 3 repeated measures split plot design
• Independent variable: Four different modes of biology lab delivery
• Dependent variable: Performance on post-tests (immediate, delayed)
Qualitative
• Three semi-structured Focus groups (PL, VL, VLIPLC lab delivery modes)and one interview
(VLIP lab delivery mode), 30 minutes in duration each.
Materials & Instrumentation
• Pre-Lab Tutorial: Pre-lab guidance and directions given by TA (PL Groups); Computer based
introductory tutorial provided by Sapling Learning that acquainted students with the virtual lab
interface (VL Groups).
• Lab Activity (50 mins): Exercises 6.1 The Cell Cycle & 6.2 Meiosis (PL Groups)(Pendarvis &
Crawley, 2016); Mitosis & Meiosis (VL Groups) (Sapling Learning, General Biology, 2016).
• Instructor contact and affordances sheet: Detailed the affordance of instructor presence (PL
Groups); gave description of affordances of each VL delivery mode (VL Groups), all sheets
provided contact information for the researcher, course instructor, and TA.
9. Previous Research-Dissertation Summary cont.
Materials & Instrumentation cont.
Quantitative
• The researcher designed three equivalent, matched, test forms on the topic of meiosis and
mitosis to measure students’ academic achievement.
– 30 item multiple-choice pre-test administered prior to lab delivery (Cronbach’s α: .62).
– 30 item multiple-choice immediate recall post-test given immediately following delivery
of labs (Cronbach’s α: .76).
– 30 item multiple-choice delayed recall post-test given one week following lab completion
(Cronbach’s α: .81).
Questions were selected from previously published test banks from Openstax Biology and
Concepts of Biology, published by Rice University.
Qualitative
Researcher developed focus group and interview protocols (Jonassen, Tessmer, & Hannum,
1999).
• One for each lab delivery mode
• Nine lead questions each
• Sample questions:
“How did the lab help you to learn biology content?”
“How many times did you repeat the lab and how?”
“Did you seek or receive help from your instructor while completing
10. Dissertation Summary-Literature Review
The Impact of PLs and VLs on Students’Achievement
PL < VL (Finkelstein et al., 2005; Gilman, 2006; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-Danner,
2007; Swan & O’Donnell, 2009; Zacharia, 2007; Zacharia et al., 2008)
PL >VL (Corter et al., 2011; Dalgarno et al., 2009)
PL=VL (Darrah et al., 2014; Tatli & Ayas, 2013; Triona & Klahr, 2003; Zacharia &
Olympiou, 2011)
11. Dissertation Summary-Literature Review cont.
The Impact of IP and LC on Students' Achievement and Experiences in PLs and VLs
PL • Instructor Presence (Bhargava et al., 2006; De Jong et al., 2013; Gilman,
2006; Klahr & Nigam, 2004; Picciano, 2002; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-
Danner, 2007)
• Learner Control (Chen et al., 2014; Corter et al., 2007; Domin, 1999;
Hofstein et al., 2005; Josephsen & Kristensen, 2006; NRC, 1997; NRC, 2006;
Toth et al., 2009; Zacharia et al., 2015)
VL • Instructor Presence (Adams et al., 2009; Chamberlain et al., 2014; Chang et
al., 2008; Gilman, 2006; Johnson, 2002; Jonassen, 2000; Jonassen, 2001;
Merrill, 1999; Podolefsky et al., 2013; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-Danner,
2007; Zacharia et al., 2015)
• Learner Control (Bhargava et al., 2006; Chen et al., 2014; Honey & Hilton,
2011; Lee et al., 2010; Parker & Loudon, 2012; Pedersen & Irby, 2014; Pyatt
& Sims, 2012; Smetana & Bell, 2012; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-Danner,
2007; Swan & O’Donnell, 2009; Thompson et al., 2010; Toth et al., 2009)
Gaps in current
research
(Darrah et al., 2014; Dede, 2009; Flowers, 2011; Lee et al., 2010; NRC, 2006;
Pedersen & Irby, 2014; Picciano, 2002; Puttick, Drayton, & Cohen, 2015;
Richardson et al., 2015; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-Danner, 2007; Zacharia,
2007; Zacharia et al., 2008; Zacharia et al., 2015)
12. Dissertation Summary-Quantitative Results
• The time effect was statistically significant, F(2,176) =148.65, p < 0.01. All groups learned
significantly from the pre-test to the immediate post-test, and from the pre-test to the one-week
delayed recall post-test. Scores remained constant between the immediate post-test and one-week
delayed post-test.
• The mode of the delivery effect was not statistically significant, F(3,88) = 0.38, p = 0.76. All
students performed equivalently well, regardless of lab delivery mode.
• The interaction effect of the mode of delivery and time was not statistically significant,
F(6,176) = 1.51, p = 0.18.
Table 5.
Mode of Delivery by Time ANOVA Summary Table
Table 4.
Means and Standard Deviations for Mitosis and Meiosis Content
Knowledge
13. Dissertation Summary-Quantitative Results cont.
• Mean difference effect sizes were computed to examine practical significance of the
findings.
– Pre-Test to Immediate post-test effect size range: 0.99-2.00
– Immediate post test to One-week delayed post-test effect size range: -0.34-0.44
– Pre-Test to One-week delayed post-test effect size range: 1.23-1.71
*Note: 0.20 = small effect, 0.50 = medium effect, and > 0.80 = large effect (Cohen,
1988)
• Small sample sizes (low power) were acknowledged as mode of delivery effect and
mode of delivery x time effect were not statistically significant. Output analysis
revealed sample sizes of (n=30) per group would have yielded a statistically significant
interaction effect.
Table 6.
Mean Difference Effect Sizes
14. Dissertation Summary-Qualitative Results
Table 8.
Select Focus Group and Interview Student Responses
Theme 1: Instructor Presence Theme 2: Learner Control Theme 3:Unique Lab Experiences
PL Group “She was walking around, and if
she saw you looked like you
needed help, then she would help
you”
“There is no point [to review]
when we move on to something
else next week”
“It felt kind of rushed”
“There’s not enough microscopes”
“I am not really ‘getting it’”
“I’d want a longer amount of time”
“It’d be cool if you could actually
‘see’ the cells”
VL Group “Yeah, the lecture and the virtual
lab, that was perfect”
“I liked how it was individually
paced”
“It gave me information instead
of ‘just pictures’”
“I liked how it showed [cellular]
movement”
“I think I got what I needed from the
virtual lab personally”
VLIP Group “Some learners are better guided
by a presence”
“I just kind of ‘one-shotted’it
for the most part”
“I personally think that it's very
helpful, just needs polishing is all”
VLIPLC
Group
“I liked having an instructor there
too, just in case I had questions”
“ I referred to the animations
quite often”
“I could do it how I want to do
it”
“I was fine with the virtual lab and
seeing it the animation way“
“I like it better than the regular lab”
15. Dissertation Summary-Discussion
Quantitative
• Time effect: The improvement in scores from the pre-test to immediate post-test and from
the pre-test to one-week delayed post-test indicates students in all groups learned
significantly. The lack of statistically significant change in scores between the immediate
post-test and one-week delayed post-test indicates students retained knowledge.
• Mode of delivery effect: The equivalent performance among students in all lab delivery
modes indicates that virtual labs can produce learning outcomes equivalent to physical labs
(Darrah et al., 2014; Tatli & Ayas, 2013; Triona & Klahr, 2003; Zacharia & Olympiou,
2011).
• Meaningful effect sizes: Indicate that lack of a statistically significant interaction effect
is due to the small sample sizes of the groups (low power).
Instructor Presence and Learner Control
• Students in PL, VLIP, and VLIPLC group made use of instructor presence during lab
time, but not in the week following.
• Students in VL, VLIP, and VLIPLC groups made use of learner control during lab time,
but not in the week following.
• Had students used the affordances of instructor presence and learner control they may have
seen greater learning and achievement between the immediate post-test and one-week
delayed post-test.
16. Dissertation Summary-Discussion cont.
Qualitative
PL Group
• Appreciated having a physically available instructor.
• Felt constrained by lack of microscopes and lab equipment.
• Wanted more time to review lab content.
VL Groups
• Enjoyed being able to go at their own pace, repeat the lab, and look at cell animations.
• Appreciated when an instructor was present, but didn’t feel it was necessary to learn.
• Enjoyed not having to “mess with complicated lab equipment”.
• Expressed some confusion related to the hints and feedback provided by the virtual lab.
• Students in all lab delivery modes felt their lab was beneficial to their learning!
Instructor Presence and Learner Control
• Students expressed they did not use instructor presence after the lab due to the rapid pacing of the
semester “we’re moving on to something different next week”.
• Students expressed they did not use learner control and repeat the virtual lab, because they “had a
course biology test for a grade” that week.
• Despite the ‘glitches’ of physical and virtual labs, students can be positive of their laboratory learning
experiences, thanks to helpful instructors and well designed VLs with embedded guidance.
• As instructional designers, researchers, and curriculum publishers, we should continue to support our
students during their labs. Additionally, we should continue to research best practices in laboratory
teaching and find new ways to deliver supportive labs to our students.
Students need to be actively encouraged to use instructor presence and learner control
17. II. How VLs and their affordances differentiate
instruction and impact achievement in special
learning populations
The next slides will describe how VLEs and their
affordances can:
• Provide differentiated instruction for Gifted and Talented (GT) and
Special Education students (SpEd.).
• Facilitate STEM learning and achievement for these special learning
populations.
• Impact GT and Special Ed. Students’ learning experiences.
18. Results-How VLEs Provide Differentiated STEM
Instruction
GT Specific
Provide Challenge (Thompson, 2010;
Thompson, 2011)
Provide Acceleration (Dailey & Cotabish,
2016; Thompson, 2010;
Thompson, 2011)
Extends curriculum,
provides greater variety,
complexity, and in-depth
coverage of content
(Brinkley, 2018; Dailey
& Cotabish, 2016;
Sadler, Romine, &
Merle-Johnson, 2013;
Wasserman, 2008)
Provide greater choice
and self-regulation
(Limson et al., 2007;
Thompson, 2010)
SpEd. Specific
Provides simplification
of abstract concepts,
experiments, and content
(Baladoh, Elgamal, &
Abas, 2017; Basham &
Marino, 2013)
Allow students to cover
content at their own
speed, slower-pacing of
content
(Kalyuga, 2009)
Provide accessible
curriculum, with
additional embedded
guidance and features to
support learning
(Lynch & Ghergulescu,
2017a; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b)
Provides greater
guidance and support to
remediate difficult
content, helps to
strengthen students’
knowledge and
confidence
(Baladoh, Elgamal, &
Abas, 2017; Kalyuga,
2009; Basham & Marino,
2013 )
20. Results-How VLE Affordances Differentiate STEM Instruction
GT SpEd.
Instructor Presence (Thompson, 2010) (Blum-Dimaya, Reeve, & Reeve,
2010; Carnahan & Fulton, 2013)
Learner Control (Limson et al., 2007; van Dijk,
Eysink, & de Jong, 2016;
Thompson, 2010)
(Kalyuga, 2009; Lawless & Brown,
1997; Lynch & Ghergulescu,
2017a; Lynch & Ghergulescu,
2017b; National Center for
Technology Innovation [NCTI],
2010)
Student-Student Interaction (Limson et al., 2007; Thompson,
2010)
(Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a;
Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b )
Gaps in current research (Thompson, 2010) (Lawless & Brown, 1997; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017a; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b)
21. Results-How VLEs Impact Students’ STEM Learning and
Achievement
GT SpEd.
Studies promoting use of VLEs
and/or showing Positive
Achievement in VLEs
(Cotabish, 2017; Cotabish, 2018;
Dailey & Cotabish, 2016; DeCoito
& Richardson, 2017; Limson,
Witzlib, & Desharnais; 2007;
Sadler, Romine, Stuart, & Merle-
Johnson, 2013; van Dijk, Eysink, &
de Jong, 2016).
(Baladoh, Elgamal, & Abas, 2017;
Basham & Marino, 2013; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017a; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b; National
Center for Technology Innovation
[NCTI], 2010; )
Studies with concerns on the use of
VLE and/or showing Lesser
Achievement in VLEs
(American Chemical Society
[ACS], 2014; Olszewski-Kubilius
& Corwith, 2011; National
Research Council [NRC], 2006;
National Science Teachers
Association [NSTA], 2007)
(American Chemical Society
[ACS], 2014; National Research
Council [NRC], 2006; National
Science Teachers Association
[NSTA], 2007)
Gaps in current research •GT (Benny & Blonder, 2016;
Olszewski-Kubilius & Corwith,
2011)
•SpEd. (Blum-Dimaya, Reeve, &
Reeve, 2010; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017a ; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b)
25. Discussion-How Virtual Labs Provide Differentiated
Instruction
Gifted Students
• VLs differentiate instruction by providing challenge and acceleration (Dailey & Cotabish, 2016;Thompson,
2010; Thompson; 2011), additionally they are capable of extending curriculum beyond what is taught in the
classroom, allowing students to pursue a greater variety of topics more in-depth (Brinkley, 2018; Dailey &
Cotabish, 2016; Sadler et al., 2013; Wasserman, 2008).
• Finally, educators’ active involvement of students’ decision in learning activities, including use of online
environments such as VLs, promotes student self-regulation and responsibility (Limson et al., 2007;
Thompson, 2010).
Special Ed. Students
• VLs differentiate instruction by providing an interactive model or simplification of abstract or difficult
concepts and experiments, they also present students and educators with an alternative to traditional text-
based curriculum content (Baladoh, Elgamal, & Abas, 2017; Basham & Marino, 2013).
• Additionally, VLs support students learning by providing an accessible curriculum with embedded guidance
and features, which allow for remediation, strengthening of students’ knowledge and confidence (Baladoh,
Elgamal, & Abas, 2017; Basham & Marino, 2013; Kalyuga, 2009; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b), and students’ ability to cover content at their own pace (Kalyuga, 2009).
Gifted Students & Special Ed. Students
• Finally, VLs differentiate instruction by removing the constraints of PL environments and facilitating
integration of technology in STEM education (Baladoh et al., 2017; Brinkley, 2018; Cotabish, 2018; DeCoito
& Richardson, 2017; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b; NCTI, 2010). This enables students to take part in inquiry-
based learning, explore their related interests, and gain greater understanding of STEM concepts (Baladoh et
al., 2017; Cotabish, 2017; Dailey & Cotabish, 2016; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a; NCTI, 2010); through both
collaborative and independently-based learning (Baladoh et al., 2017; Bouck & Hunley, 2014; Brinkley, 2018;
Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b).
26. Discussion-How Virtual Lab Affordances Differentiate
Instruction
The affordances of instructor presence, learner control, and student-student interaction provided by VLs
differentiate instruction for both Gifted and Talented and Special Ed. Students.
Gifted Students
• Instructor presence allows students to interact with an virtually present instructor (Thompson, 2010)
this can be though communication and receiving guidance about VL related content and assignments.
• Learner control allows students access and choice in curriculum, direction in their repetition, pacing,
and time spent learning using VLs and online content (Limson et al., 2007; Thompson, 2010; van Dijk,
Eysink, & de Jong, 2016), and promotes students’ use of guidance provided by VLs and instructors as
they need it (van Dijk, Eysink, & de Jong, 2016).
• Student-student interaction allows students to collaborate and communicate during online and VL
instruction, this may be synchronous or asynchronous (Limson et al., 2007; Thompson, 2010).
Special Ed. Students
• Instructor presence allows students to interact with an instructor who is virtually present (Carnahan
& Fulton, 2013) additionally, an instructor may also provide direct individualized guidance through
models and video (Blum-Dimaya, Reeve, & Reeve, 2010).
• Learner control allows students’ greater independence in learning with accessible online and VL
curriculum, this is accomplished through allowing students more opportunity for repetition of content,
working at their own pace, efficient use of time spent learning, and access to specialized guidance
provided by VLs and instructors (Kalyuga, 2009; Lawless & Brown, 1997; Lynch & Ghergulescu,
2017a; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b; NCTI, 2010).
• Student-student interaction allows and encourages students to collaborate and communicate during
online and VL instruction, this may be synchronous or asynchronous (Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a;
Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b).
27. Discussion
How Virtual Labs impact STEM Learning and Achievement
Gifted Students
• VL modes can have a positive impact on students’ achievement as they remove many
constraints of traditional PLs and provide unique instructional differentiation, they challenge
and engage students, by accelerating learning and facilitating exploration of STEM content in
greater depth.
• Despite these benefits, many educational organizations and researchers show concerns about the
use of VL in STEM instruction for GT students (ACS, 2014; Olszewski-Kubilius & Corwith,
2011; NRC, 2006; NSTA, 2007), mainly due to concern that VLs do not teach laboratory skills
or effectively model scientific concepts and processes.
Special Ed. Students
• VL modes may also benefit special needs students as they provide accessibility, remove many
constraints of traditional PLs and provide unique instructional differentiation, they allow
students to explore concepts and content at their own pace and level, provide additional
guidance, and promote independent learning and confidence.
• However, the move toward inclusive STEM education, has led educational organizations to
reject use of VLs (ACS, 2014; NRC, 2006; NSTA, 2007), there is concern that VLs do not teach
laboratory skills or effectively model scientific concepts and processes; however, the use of PL
equipment and materials may not always be feasible or helpful to students with cognitive or
physical impairments.
28. Discussion
How VLE Affordances impact STEM Learning and
Achievement
Gifted Students
Instructor presence
• Direct communication, guidance, and support of an instructor in online environment positively
affects student learning.
• Students’ achievement is negatively impacted by lack of instructor guidance and
communication in online and VL environments, or when the amount of support is restrictive.
Learner control
• Achievement in VLs is positive when students are able to repeat the experiment to further their
interest and understanding, are properly challenged and engaged in their time spent learning
while completing activities at their own pace, and access well constructed guidance within VLs.
• However, when content and guidance is poorly constructed or difficult to use, achievement can
suffer, especially for students who do not have necessary self-regulation skills.
Student-student interaction .
• Interaction with similar ability peers within online environments and VLs can promote gifted
students’ interest and understanding of STEM subjects.
• However, when interaction with other students is limited, difficult, or unwanted, students can
become disengaged from an online environment, this is especially detrimental when discussions
are a graded part of the course.
29. Discussion
How VLE Affordances impact STEM Learning and
Achievement cont.:
Special Ed. Students
Instructor presence
• Learning and achievement can increase through provision of specialized instructor guidance,
including video modeling and consistent support.
• Learning and achievement are negatively impacted by lack of instructor presence, especially in
online and VL environments, where special education students need direct communication,
feedback, and support.
Learner control
• Achievement in VLs is positive when students are able to repeat the experiment to further their
understanding, are engaged in their time spent learning while completing activities at their level
and own pace, and are provided with proper easy to understand guidance within VLs.
• However, when content and guidance is poorly constructed, too advanced, or difficult to use;
achievement can suffer, especially for students who may be struggling with limited prior
knowledge and need additional help to understand concepts and use of technology.
Student-student interaction
• Online environments and VLs can promote special education students’ learning by providing
an innovate way for them to “Be a part of the class” and can establish a sense of community
membership, especially when traditional classroom settings serve as a barrier to
communication.
• Learning may be negatively impacted when special education students’ improperly
communicate in online environments, or take a more passive role and do not engage in
discussion.
30. Discussion
Students’ Experiences Learning in PL and VLE Delivery
Modes
Gifted Students
PL
• Students experiences in PLs were positive due to the opportunity interact with laboratory equipment,
materials, and chemicals to perform “real science” and investigate concepts of interest.
•Students often express negative views on being “held back” by the level of curriculum and having to
work with lower-ability peers.
VL
• Students experiences in VLs are positive when students find the activity engaging, challenging, and
relevant to their learning.
•VLs can lead to frustration when students do not perceive they are well designed, especially in usability
of provided guidance.
Special Ed. Students
PL
•Many special education students enjoy completing hands-on labs and are engaged by interaction with
laboratory equipment and observing scientific phenomena; especially when PL environments are
accessibly designed.
•Negative views on PL learning are often the result of feeling unsupported by teachers.
VL
•Special education students also enjoy the engaging nature of VLs and the presentation of scientific
content through interactive animations and video; they also appreciate the accessibility of VLs.
•Negative opinions of VLs often come from a lack of understanding or engagement with content, this
can lead students to assume a passive role and not use VLs to their full capabilities, especially during
collaborative work.
31. Discussion-Students’ Experiences Using Affordances in PLs
and VLEs
Gifted Students’ Experiences in PL
Instructor Presence
• Postive in inquiry-based learning environments where they can receive guidance as needed.
• Negative when students feel educators do not challenge them or care about their learning.
Learner Control
• Positive when they are allowed the opportunity to investigate areas of interest, especially through inquiry-based
instruction.
• Negative Students are bored by rigid over-simplified curriculum and lack of choice.
Student-Student Interaction
• Positive when students are provided opportunity to collaborate with similar-ability peers, and in some cases, help
lesser-ability peers.
• Negative GT students dislike being limited by lower level classmates and also cite concerns about being bullied.
Gifted Students’ Experiences in VLEs
Instructor Presence
• Postive when they feel an instructor is available virtually to communicate promptly and provide correct levels of
guidance.
• Negative when students perceive instructor guidance to be unclear or that communication is limited or non-existent.
Learner Control
• Positive when VLEs are engaging and challenging, and allow them to work on advanced content at their own pace.
• Negative Students are frustrated by over-simplied/poorly designed VLs and embedded guidance.
Student-Student Interaction
• Positive when students are able to communicate, share, and learn from peers in VL environments.
• Negative GT students dislike being forced to interact with other students during times they wish to work
independently.
32. Discussion-Students’ Experiences Using Affordances in PLs and
VLEs
Special Ed. Students’ Experiences in PL
Instructor Presence
• Postive when teachers offer help, check for understanding, and reinforce confidence.
• Negative when students feel educators belittle them or give the impression they can’t learn.
Learner Control
• Positive when they are provided with inquiry-based hands-on learning activies.
• Negative Students dislike lack of support and guidance from teachers.
Student-Student Interaction
• Positive when students are provided opportunity to work with and learn from their classmates.
• Negative when students’ do not wish to participate in group work.
Special Ed. Students’ Experiences in VLEs
Instructor Presence
• Postive when they receive specialized understandable guidance and support from an online instructor.
• Negative when students perceive instructor guidance is absent, difficult, or unhelpful.
Learner Control
• Positive when VLs provide an understandable and engaging way to learn science, reinforce concepts, and
promote confidence.
• Negative Students become frustrated by unclear, poorly designed, VLs and embedded guidance or
difficult content.
Student-Student Interaction
• Positive when students are able to communicate, share, and learn from peers in VL environments.
• Negative when students do not understand online communication procedures, or do not wish to participate in
collaboration or discussions.
33. Significance of the Study
Findings from this study will inform science educators how virtual labs and their
affordances can provide differentiated instruction and facilitate STEM learning
and achievement for special learning populations (e.g., gifted and talented and
special education students).
Virtual Labs can:
• Expand science education options for Gifted and Talented and Special
Education students.
• Help school districts, online learners, and students with disabilities.
This research will help inform the fields of K-16 education, curriculum and
instruction, and instructional design.
• Virtual lab research is timely and relevant (Darrah et al., 2014; Johnson, 2002;
Miller, 2008).
I intend to share my study and findings with learning institutions, curriculum
publishers, and all other parties interested in the utility of virtual laboratories.
34. Limitations and Delimitations
Limitations
• The study was limited by the small amount of empirical research and studies
exploring technology use in gifted education, virtual lab use in gifted and special
education populations, and comparative effects of virtual labs.
• Many of these studies are also in books and publications which are paywall
restricted and not accessible through library or internet databases.
Delimitations
• The meta-analysis which serves as the basis for this presentation specifically
examines use of Virtual Labs in Gifted and Talented student populations, it is still
in progress; the researcher began data collection for the meta-analysis in
September, 2017.
• Due to inconsistent definitions of “Virtual Lab” and “Giftedness”, the researcher
used discretion to include more flexible search parameters (e.g., science simulation,
virtual experiment, high-ability, highly able) to identify sources.
• Many of the studies relating to virtual labs deal specifically with online learning.
35. Implications for Further Research
• Need for further study of how VLEs and affordances differentiate instruction for
special learning populations (Bouck & Hunley, 2014; Brinkley, 2018; Dailey &
Cotabish, 2016; DeCoito & Richardson, 2017; Limson et al., 2007; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017a; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017b).
• Further study on how VLEs and affordances impact STEM learning and
achievement of special learning populations (Blum-Dimaya et al., 2010; Benny &
Blonder, 2016; Carnahan & Fulton, 2013; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a ; Lynch &
Ghergulescu, 2017b; Olszewski-Kubilius & Corwith, 2011; Thompson, 2010).
• Further study exploring GT and SpEd. students’ learning experiences using PLs and
VLEs and their affordances (Blum-Dimaya et al., 2010; Drayton et al., 2012;
Kitsantas et al., 2017 ; Lynch & Ghergulescu, 2017a; NRC, 2006; Scruggs &
Mastropieri, 1993; Thompson, 2010; Woodward & Ferretti, 2007) .
36. Implications for Theory
Implications for Instructional Design
Instructor Presence
• The study contributed to the theory of design and implementation of VLEs (Ahmed
& Hasegawa, 2014) .
• Students can learn without an instructor being physically present, due to VLEs
provision of guidance.
• Guidance embedded in VLEs must be clear, easy to use, and well designed.
• Instructional designers and educators should rethink their conception and definition
of instructor presence, VLEs can deliver presence (De Jong et al., 2013; Merrill,
1999; Podolefsky, Moore, & Perkins, 2013).
Learner Control
• Instructional designers, curriculum developers, and educators should explore new
ways to encourage students' use of the learner control offered by VLEs, especially
since learner control is linked to increased student achievement (Finkelstein et al.,
2005; Swan & O' Donnell, 2009; Zacharia, 2007).
• Finally, to inform the design and development of PLs and VLEs, further studies
exploring and encouraging students' use of learner control in these environments are
necessary (Yaman et al., 2008; Zacharia et al., 2015).
37. Implications for Theory
Implications for STEM Education
Instructor Presence
• Educators in PL environments should: actively monitor students during
laboratory investigations, check for understanding, and initiate
communication as needed (NRC, 1996).
Learner Control
• Educators should actively support and encourage students' questioning in
PL environments as they may be hesitant to seek guidance own their own
(NRC, 1996; NRC, 1997).
• Clear guidance and support is also critical to students’ success in online
learning environments, especially for gifted and talented (van Dijk et al.,
2016; Thompson, 2010) and special education (Kalyuga, 2009) students.
Student-Student Interaction
• Student collaboration is an important part of STEM learning, but educators
should be mindful that both gifted students and special education students
need opportunities to demonstrate independence in learning.
38. Implications for Practice
"How can instructors promote STEM learning and achievement in special learning
populations through use of VLEs and affordances?“
• Need for further study in online virtual lab environments (Campen, 2013; Flowers, 2011;
Reese, 2013; Stuckey-Mickell & Stuckey-Danner, 2007).
• Using VLEs and Affordances to provide differentiation!
• Assessing students’ achievement from using VLEs and Affordances
• Paying attention to students’ learning experiences
• There is a need for further practice to actively ensure that VLE and affordance
differentiation is purposeful and meets the educational requirements of special learners.
39. III.Best Practices and Recommendations for
implementing VLs in STEM instruction
The next slides will:
• Describe VLEs and Simulations for STEM education and
provide a summary of their features.
• Offer related, best practice-based, recommendations for
implementing VLEs in STEM instruction.
• Offer related, best practice-based, recommendations for
implementing VLEs for STEM differentiation.
40. Operational Definitions
The next slides will include some terminology specific to
VLEs and online learning which are defined below:
• Animated Pedagogical Agent: a graphical representation or character within
web-based learning environments that interfaces with a user (van der Meij,
2013). Think of “Clippy”...
• LMS: Learning Management System, an online environment with a user
front-end for delivering courses and hosted back-end for storing course
resources.
• LTI: Connects and integrates external web-based learning tools to LMS.
• Module: A collection of course lessons, resources, and materials presented to
users in a sequenced order.
• Open Author: A platform used for creating open educational resources which
may be used for teaching and shared with others.
• OER: Open educational resources are multimedia, text, and graphical
sources which may be used for the purposes of education, have more flexible
allowances than copyrighted materials.
52. Recommended VLE Products-Additional VLs/Simulations
ChemCollective: Virtual Labs
• A plethora of online chemistry simulations
Hhmi Biointeractive Virtual Labs
• 3D online simulations including advanced level biology/medical content
Brain Pop
• Fun and simple flash animations
The Concord Consortium
• Learn about genetics with dragons!
VLs and simulations from curriculum publishers
• Glencoe Publishing (Now part of McGraw-Hill), these web-based VLs are “oldies but
goodies“ and can be found across the internet, the website The Biology Corner has a
comprehensive list and links to the labs at
https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/virtual_labs_glencoe.html
• McGraw-Hill Publishing also has several web-based classic VLs around the internet,
these can be accessed by performing a search on “McGraw-Hill Virtual Labs”.
VLs and simulations from universities and institutions
• CSI: The Experience-Web Adventures (Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning-
Rice University, 2018). I highly recommend this web-based game, I have used it in my
own classroom!
53. Recommended VLE Products-Conclusion
Ultimately, the possibilities for providing VLEs to meet the diverse
learning needs of your students are as immense as the internet itself!
• In terms of e-learning through learning management systems; options vary
from a free LMS such as Blackboard Course Sites to paid, remotely hosted,
district/institutional level solutions.
• The options for VLs range from simple, free, web-based interactive Flash
Simulations to hyper-realistic, fully immersive, virtual reality experiences
which can be implemented across a number of devices.
As an educator you can use VLE to add a single ‘out of the box’ lesson to
your curriculum and instruction; or host your own custom-created
content to completely redesign your course(s).
While some of these resources require purchase or subscription to use,
this amount can pale in comparison to the expense for new science
materials, laboratory equipment, or facilities.
54. Recommended Best Practices-Conclusion
In summary, the use of VLEs for technology-enhanced STEM instruction is
similar to other instructional materials, their efficacy is largely dependent on
proper delivery and focus on instructional goals.
Consider the following research recommended best practices when using
VLEs:
• Maintain Instructor Presence
• VLEs and VLs do not have to replace traditional face-to-face instruction or
hands-on inquiry lab activities
• Ensure alignment of curriculum and learning goals between your instruction and
VLE content
• Don’t be afraid to experiment: Try out and explore some VLEs on your own (If
you are like me, you’ll spend a Saturday night playing “Transcription Hero”), try
them out with your own classes, you’ll find what works and what doesn’t.
• Always have a backup plan: Similar to traditional lab-based instruction, be
prepared for the occasional “technical difficulty”, such as computers needing a
software update, internet outage, browser compatibility issues, etc.
55. Recommended Best Practices-Conclusion
Similarly, the use of VLEs to differentiate instruction depends on knowing your
curriculum, instructional goals, and the diverse needs of your special learning
populations.
Research-based best practices to remember when differentiating through VLEs:
• Maintain Instructor Presence
• VLEs can be used to remediate and reinforce concepts for special education students
or enrich and extend curriculum for gifted students.
• Ensure alignment of curriculum and differentiation goals between your instruction
and VLE content, many VLEs have built in features that you can specifically adapt to
meet individual student learning needs.
• VLEs provide increased learner control, they allow students to: repeat concepts as
needed; work at their own pace; direct how they spend their time learning; and access
available guidance as needed.
• Teachers should partner with students in the learner control process, this can be
through increased guidance for special education students or allowing gifted students
independent learning opportunities and greater exploration of in-depth concepts.
• While the affordances provided by VLEs can be beneficial to differentiated
instruction, you as the educator know what is best for your students, it is up to you to
determine whether VLEs will meet your students’ unique instructional needs.
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