Essays about: "computers and education"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 51 essays containing the words computers and education.

1. 16. Arduino Action : Arduino Action is a collaborative tool for understanding and creating with physical computing in high school.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Geert Jacob Roumen; [2020]
   Keywords : Ethnographic fieldwork; Education; Arduino; Technology; Science; Didactics; Design; Design based learning; K-12 Education; Physical computing;

   Abstract : Within the field of education, computers and micro-controllers like Arduino are increasingly being used to teach students relevant skills, attitude and knowledge around technology. Education around these tools are often set in group contexts and collaboration is often considered an important part of the learning, however much of the currently available software is still designed around a laptop programming paradigm that which in itself tends to restrict collaboration and cementing rather than encouraging shifting of roles and activities among group members. READ MORE

3. 17. The different effects of digital devices on students' motivation - Evidence from the United States

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Natalie Irmert; Ester Trutwin; [2020]
   Keywords : Education; Digital devices; TIMSS; Between – subject variation; Motivation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The usage of computers in classrooms is becoming increasingly common in the US. Digital devices are gaining more and more relevance for teachers and their students. This study uses the TIMSS 2015 data to examine the impact of using digital tools in classrooms. READ MORE

4. 18. Evaluating how intensive Information and Communication Technology courses can help bridge the Gender Digital Divide

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Zoë Wyon; Sofia Sundbom; [2019]
   Keywords : Gender Digital Divide; Information and Communication Technology; Evaluation; Evaluation Framework; Tanzania; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Inclusion in the digital society can lead to improved communication and access to information which increases informed decision making and productivity for individuals and businesses. In turn, this has a positive effect on the socio-economic development of a country. READ MORE

5. 19. Educational Approaches & Strategies for ESL Teaching in Swedish Compulsory Schools

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Jesper Lindberg; [2019]
   Keywords : English as a second language; second language teaching and learning; teacher attitudes; bilingual education; educational strategies; educational approaches; Engelska som andraspråk; lärande och inlärning; lärarattityder; tvåspråkig utbildning; strategier för lärande; närmanden för lärande;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate what educational approaches and strategies that are used by five teachers of English as a second language (ESL) and how they differ between three different schools. This was done through reviewing literature about educational approaches and strategies in ESL and analyzing the responses from a questionnaire given to five teachers in grades seven to nine at three different schools. READ MORE

6. 20. Technical Interest : Does earlier technology education influence the choiceto further studies in technical subjects?

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Caroline Forsell; [2018]
   Keywords : Technical interest; Teknikprogrammet; Higher education; Secondary school;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates if a student’s interest in technology at lower secondary school can influence their choice to attend an upper secondary school technical program (Teknikprogrammet). Factors like the choice of course book, teacher, practical and theoretical technology were investigated. READ MORE