Dragon Play: Microworld Design in a Whole-Class Context.

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Title: Dragon Play: Microworld Design in a Whole-Class Context.
Language: English
Authors: Jackiw, Nicholas, Sinclair, Nathalie
Source: Journal of Educational Computing Research. 2002 27(1-2):111-145.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 35
Publication Date: 2002
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Computer Software Development, Educational Technology, Geometry, Mathematics Education, Microworlds, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Technology Uses in Education
ISSN: 0735-6331
Abstract: Proposes a whole-class view of microworld design in which the total ecology of students, technology, and teacher is considered by the decisions and choices of the design. Presents a case study analysis of a secondary school classroom implementation with a geometry microworld and discusses student affect, participation, and the role of educational technology. (Author/LRW)
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ663186
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Proposes a whole-class view of microworld design in which the total ecology of students, technology, and teacher is considered by the decisions and choices of the design. Presents a case study analysis of a secondary school classroom implementation with a geometry microworld and discusses student affect, participation, and the role of educational technology. (Author/LRW)
ISSN:0735-6331