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We examined how Idea Wall, a collaboration spatially manipulable interactive note tool, supports collaborative scientific reasoning among students. Through a design-based research approach, the study also aims to identify potential improvements to the tool that can better support collaborative interactions. The Idea Wall has the ability to facilitate spatial manipulation and interactive note-taking supported student engagement and collaboration. This paper contributes to the growing body of research on the use of interactive tools to enhance scientific reasoning skills in collaborative learning environments. By researching the affordances and challenges of the tool, this study provides valuable insights into the design considerations and potential improvements of such tools in building new norms of collaborative discussion for a knowledge community.
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Positioning Universities to Recruit and Train STEM Teachers Who Stay in Rural Schools: A Collaborative Approach
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- Award ID(s):
- 2050108
- PAR ID:
- 10521656
- Editor(s):
- Luft, Julie; Shugart, Erica
- Publisher / Repository:
- AAAS - Advancing Research & innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High-Need School Districts
- Date Published:
- Edition / Version:
- 8/8/2023
- Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
- rural education, STEM educator preparation, collaborative research, transdisciplinary research
- Format(s):
- Medium: X Size: 148k Other: pdf/a
- Size(s):
- 148k
- Institution:
- Stephen F. Austin State University; Mississippi State University
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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