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David Kumar
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Analysis of Multimedia Enhanced PBL in Nanotechnology: An Exercise using Selected Learning Sciences Interest Areas
David Kumar
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2817–2821
As an educational exercise, an analysis of multimedia enhanced problem-based learning (PBL) in nanotechnology using selected learning sciences interest areas (SLSIA) adapted from the International Society of the Learning Sciences is explored in this ...
Topics: Information Sciences, Sciences, Science Education, New Possibilities with Information Technology Education, Technology Leadership
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Counterintuitive Science Instruction Supported with Wireless Web
David Kumar
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 910–913
This presentation reflects on a project involving counterintuitive science teaching supported with wireless web. Undergraduate students enrolled in a science education course used 4G WiMax USB adapters to access videos of counterintuitive science...
Topics: Science Education, Workforce Education, Information Technology Diffusion/Integration
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Computer Technology-Cognitive Psychology Interface and Science Performance Assessment
David D. Kumar
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 42, No. 4 (1994) pp. 6–16
Explores the emerging interface between computer technology and cognitive psychology for performance assessment in science education. Discussion includes interface theories and interface technologies and prototype projects for building an...
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Approaches to Interactive Video Anchors in Problem-Based Science Learning
David Devraj Kumar
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 19, No. 1 (February 2010) pp. 13–19
This paper is an invited adaptation of the IEEE Education Society Distinguished Lecture Approaches to Interactive Video Anchors in Problem-Based Science Learning. Interactive video anchors have a cognitive theory base, and they help to enlarge the...
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A Study of the Effect of HyperCard and Pen-Paper Performance Assessment Methods on Expert-Novice Chemistry Problem Solving
David D. Kumar
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 3, No. 3 (1994) pp. 187–200
Investigates HyperCard as a tool for assessment in science education and determines whether or not a HyperCard assessment instrument could differentiate between expert and novice student performance on balancing stoichiometric equations in science...
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Computer Applications in Balancing Chemical Equations
David D. Kumar
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 10, No. 4 (2001) pp. 347–50
Discusses computer-based approaches to balancing chemical equations. Surveys 13 methods, 6 based on matrix, 2 interactive programs, 1 stand-alone system, 1 developed in algorithm in Basic, 1 based on design engineering, 1 written in HyperCard, and 1 ...
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Contextual Variables in a Technology-Based Teacher Education Project
David Kumar; James Altschuld
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1997 (1997) pp. 965–967
This paper discusses a contextual approach to evaluation of educational technology in teacher education. The study applied a context-specific model of program evaluation (Altschuld & Kumar, 1995) to evaluate Vanderbilt University’s National Science...
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Development of a Classroom Instruction Video Analysis Application: The Case of SIVOS
Basiyr Rodney; David Kumar
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 1317–1327
This paper describes the conceptualization and development of a methodological tool for conducting classroom research and teacher evaluations. The development process involved integrating an on screen streaming video frame containing classroom...
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Considerations for Networking for Better Practice in Science Education
David Kumar; Nancy Romance
Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers in Science 1996 (November 1996)
Unprecedented developments in information technology and a steady expansion of the free-market system are posing challenges to the status-quo of all professions, including science education. In order to make improvements in their practices in line...
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Contextual Variables in a Technology-Based Teacher Education Project
David Kumar; James Altschuld
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (1999) pp. 75–81
In this paper the application of a synthesized program evaluation model emphasizing contextual/environmental factors is described. The model recognizes that the life cycle of projects is the core of what is to be evaluated, and the life cycle is...
Topics: Teachers, Interaction, Educational Technology, Social Studies, Evaluation
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Contextual Variables in a Technology-Based Teacher Education Project
David Kumar; James Altschuld
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1998 (1998) pp. 965–967
This paper discusses a contextual approach to evaluation of educational technology in teacher education. The study applied a context-specific model of program evaluation (Altschuld & Kumar, 1995) to evaluate Vanderbilt University’s National Science...
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A Study of STS Themes in State Science Curriculum Frameworks in the United States
David Kumar; Donna Berlin
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 7, No. 2 (1998) pp. 191–97
Describes the procedure and presents the results of a study of themes in state science-curriculum frameworks. Analyzes 25 state frameworks and finds that 88% of these emphasize the standard science and technology in society. Recommends an...
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Evaluation of Interactive Media in Science Education
David Kumar; James Altschuld
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 8, No. 1 (1999) pp. 55–65
Reports on the evaluation of an interactive media-based science-education project. Concludes that a number of factors must come together for project success, including an environment conducive to innovation and development and strong administrative...
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Hypermedia in Science and Mathematics: Applications in Teacher Education, Problem Solving and Student Testing
David Kumar; Robert Sherwood
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 17, No. 3 (1997) pp. 249–62
Analyzes selected applications of hypermedia technology in science teacher education, mathematics problem solving, and science testing. Highlights include advantages for preservice teachers; anchoring instruction for mathematics problem solving in...
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Autonomous Student Modelling in Learning Management Systems
David Brokenshire; Vive Kumar
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1540–1541
Student modelling refers to representation of students' goals, capabilities, preferences, and various other personal and social characteristics that are of interest, and reasoning in terms of the student's knowledge, expectations, personalization,...
Topics: Students, Learning Management Systems
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Intelligent Educational Systems for Anchored Instruction?
David D. Kumar
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 40, No. 1 (1995) pp. 33–35
Explores the potential for using Intelligent Educational Systems (IES) for anchoring instruction in macro contexts in science education. Topics include anchored instruction; situated cognition; problem solving; cognitivism; interactive video...
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Assessment of Expert-Novice Chemistry Problem Solving Using HyperCard: Early Findings
David D. Kumar
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 2, No. 3 (1993) pp. 481–85
Results of a HyperCard method for assessing the performance of expert and novice high school chemistry students solving stoichiometric chemistry problems (balancing chemical equations) is reported. MANOVA results indicate significant difference...
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Student Perceptions of a One-to-One iPad Program in an Urban High School
David Kaufman; Swapna Kumar
International Journal of Research in Education and Science Vol. 4, No. 2 (2018) pp. 454–470
The iPad, which came out in 2010, was introduced in one-to-one initiatives in schools to replace the laptop, or simply as a new technology. Schools that incorporated tablets reported an increase in student-led learning, increased collaboration, and...
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Computer Technology, Science Education, and Students with Learning Disabilities
David Kumar; Cynthia L. Wilson
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 6, No. 2 (1997) pp. 155–60
Explores ways in which computer technology could be used to teach science to students with learning disabilities. Discusses the role of computer technology in individualizing the mode of delivery, developing expert tutors, anchoring instruction,...
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Self Reflections of Undergraduate Students on Using Web-Supported Counterintuitive Science Demonstrations
David Devraj Kumar; Jessica Dunn
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 27, No. 4 (2018) pp. 362–368
Analysis of self-reflections of undergraduate education students in a project involving web-supported counterintuitive science demonstrations is reported in this paper. Participating students (N = 19) taught science with counterintuitive...
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Opportunities for Teachers as Policy Makers
David D. Kumar; Pat Scuderi
Kappa Delta Pi Record Vol. 36, No. 2 (2000) pp. 61–64
When teachers are directly involved in policy decisions, they are more likely to support them. Teachers can seek out multiple, practical opportunities to contribute to this process. Some avenues that teachers can take to impact policy decisions...
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Nanotechnology and Closed Captioned Videos: Improving Opportunities for Teaching Science to ESL Students
David Devraj Kumar; Kimberly Scarola
Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching Vol. 7, No. 2 (December 2006)
This paper argues in favor of Closed Captioned Video technology for incorporating nanotechnology as part of teaching science to English as a Second Language (ESL) students. Nanotechnology deals with particles with diameters 1-50 nm and provides a...
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Integrating Science and Language Arts through Technology-based Macrocontexts
David Kumar; Valerie J. Bristor
Educational Review Vol. 51, No. 1 (1999) pp. 41–53
Videos, virtual reality, and the World Wide Web create effective macrocontexts for integrating science and language arts. Contexts must be readily available, appropriate for the level, and interesting to students. Teachers should be able to identify ...
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Predicting Scientific Understanding of Prospective Elementary Teachers: Role of Gender, Education Level, Courses in Science, and Attitudes toward Science and Mathematics
David D. Kumar; John D. Morris
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 14, No. 4 (December 2005) pp. 387–391
A multiple regression analysis of the relationship between prospective teachers' scientific understanding and Gender, Education Level (High School, College), Courses in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy, and Agriculture),...
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Effect of a Problem Based Simulation on the Conceptual Understanding of Undergraduate Science Education Students
David Devraj Kumar; Robert D. Sherwood
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 16, No. 3 (June 2007) pp. 239–246
A study of the effect of science teaching with a multimedia simulation on water quality, the "River of Life," on the science conceptual understanding of students (N = 83) in an undergraduate science education (K-9) course is reported. Teaching...
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Trends in Computer Applications in Science Assessment
David D. Kumar; Stanley L. Helgeson
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 4, No. 1 (1995) pp. 29–36
Reviews seven computer applications for science assessment including conventional, multiple-choice, constructed-response, adaptive, figural response, simulation, and an emerging approach to performance assessment termed solution pathway analysis....
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Effect of Computer Interfaces on Chemistry Problem Solving among Various Ethnic Groups: A Comparison of Pen-Point and Powerbook Computers
David D. Kumar; Stanley L. Helgeson
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 5, No. 2 (1996) pp. 121–30
Investigates the effect of Pen-Point and Powerbook computers on solving a multiple-step chemistry problem among white, Afro-American, and Hispanic students. Results suggest that the Pen-Point computer has a more positive effect on the problem-...
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Effect of Gender on Computer-Based Chemistry Problem Solving: Early Findings
David D. Kumar; Stanley L. Helgeson
Electronic Journal of Science Education Vol. 4, No. 4 (2000)
Studies the effect of gender on a computer-based approach to solving stoichiometric chemical equations. Implies that the feedback provided by the software might have had an effect on reducing the gender gap. However, upon closer examination, the...
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STS: Adding Value To Research and Practice
David D. Kumar; Daryl E. Chubin
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 9, No. 2 (2000) pp. 135–39
Introduces the Kumar and Chubin-edited collection, "Science, Technology, and Society: A Sourcebook on Research and Practice". Presents an outline of the 12 chapters that examine STS trends, curriculum, teaching, learning, mentoring, advocacy, public ...
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Application of The CPU Project Simulations in Science Instruction
David Kumar; Mary Baker; Karen Tobias
International Conference on Mathematics / Science Education and Technology 1999 (1999) p. 414
Topics: Schools
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A Virtual Map to Support People Who Are Blind in Navigation through Real Spaces
Orly Lahav; David W. Schloerb; Siddarth Kumar; Mandayam A. Srinivasan
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 26, No. 4 (2011) pp. 41–57
Most of the spatial information needed by sighted people to construct cognitive maps of spaces is gathered through the visual channel. Unfortunately, people who are blind lack the ability to collect the required spatial information in advance. The...
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Technology-Based Macrocontexts for Teaching Integrated Science and Language Arts
David Kumar; Valerie J. Bristor; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1998 (1998) pp. 33–36
This paper describes technology as a tool for creating macrocontexts for teaching integrated science and language arts. Since both science and language arts involve interrelated cognitive functions, integrating the two subjects would be an...
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Effect of Current Electricity Simulation Supported Learning on the Conceptual Understanding of Elementary and Secondary Teachers
David Devraj Kumar; P V. Thomas; John D. Morris; Karen M. Tobias; Mary Baker; Trudy Jermanovich
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 20, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 111–115
This study examined the impact of computer simulation and supported science learning on a teacher's understanding and conceptual knowledge of current electricity. Pre/Post tests were used to measure the teachers' concept attainment. Overall, there...