An Application of Web-Supported Mental Tools in Technology Education

Authors

  • Miika Lehtonen University of Lapland
  • Tom Page Loughborough University
  • Gisli Thorsteinsson Iceland University of Education

Keywords:

technology education, pedagogical models, mental tools

Abstract

This article presents the pedagogical model “Network Oriented Study with Simulations” (NOSS) using simulation software and the ICT-based tool “Web Orientation Agent” (WOA) (Page et al., 2006) and supporting findings. The NOSS model was developed and implemented in CSCL (computer supported collaborative learning) type learning situations around computers in technology education utilising novel technologies such as case web-supported simulations and to evaluate the effectiveness of those in teaching, studying and learning settings. The preliminary findings appear to support the effectiveness of this pedagogical model with some limitations which are subsequently discussed.

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Published

2006-10-31

How to Cite

LEHTONEN, M.; PAGE, T.; THORSTEINSSON, G. An Application of Web-Supported Mental Tools in Technology Education. Design and Technology Education: An International Journal, [S. l.], v. 11, n. 3, p. 35–51, 2006. Disponível em: https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/DesignTechnologyEducation/article/view/2173. Acesso em: 21 dec. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2006): Design and Technology Education: An International Journal

Section

Research

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