doi: 10.7763/IJIET.2015.V5.621
Exploring the Relationships between Students‟ Online Interactive Activities and Their Views of the Nature of Scientific Theories
P. J. Li
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether engaging students in computer supported collaborative activities in a knowledge-building environment could help them develop a deeper understanding of the nature of scientific theories. Findings indicated: 1) students’ views of the nature of scientific theories significantly changed, becoming more constructivist-oriented toward the end of the semester; 2) there was a statistically significant relationship between students’ online interactive activities and their enhanced understanding of the nature of scientific theories. In sum, engaging students in computer supported collaborative activities in a knowledge-building environment seems to be supportive in helping students develop a more informed view of the nature of scientific theories.
Keywords
- Knowledge-building
- computer supported collaborative learning
- nature of scientific theory
How to Cite
P. J. Li and H.-Y. Hong, "Exploring the Relationships between Students‟ Online Interactive Activities and Their Views of the Nature of Scientific Theories," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 832-835, 2015. https://doi.org/10.7763/IJIET.2015.V5.621
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