Supporting Your Idea

Many funders are interested in seeing literature to substantiate your claim that your idea will improve things in your classroom. We have compiled a list of support articles on the benefits of the use of computers and calculators for data collection in the classroom. Many of the available articles can be accessed directly on the internet.

General

  • STEM SETDA Research 2008. SETDA discusses the importance of STEM education, the current state of STEM education, barriers to implementing STEM education, and recommends what stakeholders and policymakers can do to support STEM education.Download the STEM report
  • NAEP 2000 Science Assessment Results.Download naep2000.pdf
  • Final Report to the Concord Consortium and the National Science Foundation on the Technology-Enhanced Elementary and Middle School Science (TEEMSS) Project.Download teemss.pdf
  • Silverstein, Samuel C., Jay Dubner, Jon Miller, Sherry Glied, and John D. Loike, “Teachers’ Participation in Research Programs Improves Their Students’ Achievement in Science”. Science. 16 October 2009. 440-442.Read article synopsis at sciencemag.org
  • Arnold, Steve, Pat Taylor and Jacqueline Spencer. “The Use of Calculator-Based Laboratory Equipment in Teaching Math, Chemistry, and Biology”. Inquiry. 3 Fall 1998, 6-8.
  • Evaluation of the Calculator-Based Laboratory System. Stanford University. 2000.
  • Friedrichsen, Patriacia Meis, Thomas M. Dana, Carla Zembal-Saul, Danusa Munford, and Chen Tsur “Learning to Teach with Technology Model: Implementation in Secondary Science Teacher Education.” Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2001) 20 (4), 377-394.
  • Lapp, Douglas Ph.D. and Dr. Vivan F. Cyrus “Using Data Collection Devices to Enhance Student Understanding”. Central Michigan University. 2000. This same paper can be found in Mathematics Teacher. 93 September 2000. 504-509.http://calcnet.cst.cmich.edu/faculty/lapp/MT2000.pdf
  • Stager, Gary S. “Empowering Young Mathematicians and Scientists Through Technology”. Curriculum Administrator. October 1998.http://www.stager.org/articles/Mathsciencecafeature.html
  • Thornton, Ronald. “Using the Results of Research in Science Education to Improve Science Learning”. Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching, Tufts University. 1999.http://probesight.concord.org/what/articles/thornton.pdf
  • “Understanding the Total Cost and Value of Integrating Technology in Schools”. International Data Corporation. 1997.

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K-8

  • Final Report to the Concord Consortium and the National Science Foundation on the Technology-Enhanced Elementary and Middle School Science (TEEMSS) Project.Download teemss.pdf
  • NAEP 2000 Science Assessment Results.Download naep2000.pdf

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Chemistry

  • Cherkas, Andy. Review of Computer and calculator data collection with Vernier Workshop.CHEM13 News. Nov. 2000. 5.
  • Cortés-Figueroa and Deborah Moore. “Using CBL Technology and a Graphing Calculator to Teach the Kinetics of Consecutive First-Order Reactions.” Journal of Chemical Education. 76 May 1999. 635-638.
  • Durick, Mary Ann. “The Study of Chemistry by Guided Inquiry Method Using Microcomputer-Based Laboratories.” Journal of Chemical Education 78 (2001): 574-575.
  • Jones, Rebecca B. “Life before and after Computers in the General Chemistry Laboratory”. Journal of Chemical Education. 77 August 2000. 1085-1087.
  • Rayner-Canham, et al. “A Computer-Interfaced Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Some Personal Experiences”. L’Actualité chimique canadienne. March 2000. 16-17.
  • Sale, Cynthia L, Nicole M. Ragan and Maureen Kendrick Murphy. “Using Calculator-Based Laboratory Technology to Conduct Undergraduate Chemical Research.” Journal of Chemical Education 78 (2001) 694-696.

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Physics

  • Angell, Carl and Trond Ekern, “Measuring Friction on Falling Muffin Cups.” The Physics Teacher. 37 March 1999. 181-182.
  • Bernhard, Jonte. “Can a Combination of Hands-on Experiments and Computers Facilitate Better Learning in Mechanics?” CAL-laborate. 5 October 2000.
    http://science.uniserve.edu.au/pubs/callab/vol5/bernhard.html
  • Dimitriadis, Panagiotis et al. “Linear motion study through graphs- A new technology – based learning environment.”
  • Fay, Sarah and Angela Portenga. “Hey You! Shut the Refrigerator Door!.” The Physics Teacher. 36 Sept. 1998. 336-338.
  • George, Elizabeth and Jesus Vazquez-Abad. “Effects of instructional technologies on student learning in the undergraduate physics laboratory.” NSF Project Proposal. Wittenberg University.
    http://userpages.wittenberg.edu/egeorge/per.html
  • Hartley, Kendall W., David Fowler and Robert Mann. “Probing Student Minds.” The Science Teacher. October 1999. 34-39.
  • Laws, P. W. “Millikan Lecture 1996: Promoting active learning based on physics education research in introductory physics courses.” American Journal of Physics. 65 January 1997. 14-20.
  • Making Connections with the MTV®; Generation is Easier, More Interesting When Science and Math Teachers Use TI’s Calculator-Based Laboratory ™ System. Texas Instruments.
  • Phillips, Dennis W. “Physics on Graphing Calculators.” The Physics Teacher. 37. April 1999. 230-231.
  • Redish, Edward F., Jeffery M. Saul, and Richard N. Steinberg. “On the Effectiveness of Active-Engagement Microcomputer-Based Laboratories.” American Journal of Physics. Volume 65. 45 – 54 (1997)
    http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/papers/redish/mbl/mbl1.html
  • Redish, Edward F., Jeffery M. Saul, and Richard N. Steinberg. “On the Effectiveness of Active-Engagement Microcomputer-Based Laboratories: Part 2.”
    http://www.physics.umd.edu/perg/papers/redish/mbl/mbl2.html
  • Redish, Edward F. and Richard N. Steinberg. “Teaching Physics: Figuring Out What Works.” Physics Today. January 1999. 24-30.
  • Rios, José M. and Santosh Madhavan. “Guide to Adopting Technology in the Physics Classroom.” The Physics Teacher. 38 February 2000. 94-97.
  • Russel, David, Keith B. Lucas, and Campbell J. McRobbie. “Microprocessor Based Laboratory Activities as Catalysts for Student Construction of Understanding in Physics”. Queensland University of Technology. 1999.
    http://www.aare.edu.au/99pap/luc99196.htm
  • Svec, Michael. “Improving Graphing Interpretation Skills and Understanding of Motion Using Micro-computer Based Laboratories.” Furman University June 1999.
    http://unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/svec.html
  • Sokoloff, David R. and Ronald K. Thornton. “Using Interactive Lecture Demonstrations to Create an Active Learning Environment”. The Physics Teacher. 35 Sept. 1997. 340-347.
  • Thornton, Ronald K. and David R. Sokoloff. “Assessing student learning of Newton’s laws: The Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation and the Evaluation of Active Learning Laboratory and Lecture Curricula.”American Journal of Physics. 66 April 1998. 338-352.

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Water Quality

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Biology

  • Lu, Casey R., Burton E. Voss and Lewis J. Kleinsmith, “The Effect of a Microcomputer-Based Biology Study Center on Learning in High School Biology Students”. American Biology Teacher. May 1997. 270

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Special Needs / Assistive Education

  • Lunney, David. “Everybody Needs to Learn Science: How Assistive Computer Technology Can Help Bring Students with Disabilities into the Mainstream”. 1997.

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