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Transforming the Classroom Experience:Transforming the Classroom Experience:

Face to Face Computer Supported Face to Face Computer Supported

Collaborative LearningCollaborative Learning

Miguel NussbaumMiguel Nussbaum mn@ing.puc.clmn@ing.puc.cl

Pontificia Universidad CatPontificia Universidad Católica de Chileólica de Chile

School of EngineeringSchool of Engineering

Computer Science DepartmentComputer Science Department

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The problem and its solution.The problem and its solution.

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Technology in the Classroom:Technology in the Classroom:Face to Face Human and Machine MediationFace to Face Human and Machine Mediation

Change of RolesChange of Roles

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Development of social and communication abilitiesDevelopment of social and communication abilities

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Development of social and communication abilitiesDevelopment of social and communication abilities

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How we used it.How we used it.

In Class Experience.In Class Experience.

2700 Students in 8 Schools: 2700 Students in 8 Schools: Antofagasta, Santiago, Galvarino, Easter IslandAntofagasta, Santiago, Galvarino, Easter Island

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Empirical ResultsEmpirical Results

sem 1 sem2

with PDA  

Avg 45,70% 44,53%

N 846 707

s 15,2% 13,18%

without PDA  

Avg 37,52% 38,66%

N 581 127

s 12,9% 11,79%

delta 21,80% 15,18%

Physics 9th grade

sem 1 sem 2

with PDA  

Avg 56,50% 46,49%

N 553 665

s 14,80% 13,15%

without PDA  

Avg 50,34% 35,19%

N 581 155

s 18,28% 11,70%

delta 12,24% 32,11%

Physics 10th grade

9th first sem.: 0,55 (medium effect)9th sec. semester.: 0,45 (medium effect)10th first semester: 0,37 (small effect)10th second semester: 0,88 (large effect)

Effect Size

Teacher Training with the Minsitry of Education Teacher Training with the Minsitry of Education (21 courses, 418 teachers)(21 courses, 418 teachers)

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Curso Lugar Ciclo N Pre Post p Incremento

Matemáticas San Felipe A0 25 72,31% 80,55% 0,000 11,40%

  Santiago A1 19 71,43% 81,51% 0,000 14,11%

  Rancagua A2 15 70,75% 85,17% 0,000 20,38%

  San Fernando A2 22 84,26% 92,73% 0,000 10,05%

  Temuco A2 28 54,69% 86,61% 0,000 58,37%

  Santiago A3 25 79,35% 86,95% 0,000 9,58%

  Valparaíso A3 18 79,58% 88,06% 0,000 10,65%

  Valparaíso A4 20 75,25% 84,75% 0,000 12,62%

  San Antonio A4 12 73,13% 85,52% 0,007 16,95%

Biología Santiago A2 33 89,82% 92,95% 0,000 3,49%

  Santiago A3 18 91,22% 94,83% 0,000 3,96%

  Rancagua A4 17 90,30% 93,92% 0,004 4,01%

  Valparaíso A6 16 91,13% 95,30% 0,001 4,57%

  Temuco A6 30 85,64% 92,39% 0,000 7,88%

Física Santiago A1 10 65,90% 77,64% 0,005 17,81%

  Valparaíso A5 10 68,19% 84,58% 0,000 24,03%

  Rancagua A6 9 78,09% 82,18% 0,155 5,24%

  Arica A8 4 39,59% 87,92% 0,020 122,10%

Química Valparaíso A5 10 76,72% 89,92% 0,001 17,20%

  Santiago A6 27 84,34% 91,79% 0,000 8,82%

Temuco A7 22 75,45% 86,82% 0,000 15,08%

Lenguaje Santiago A7 32 78,60% 83,13% 0,000 5,77%

422 18,37%

Conclusion.Conclusion.

Technology transfer within the school: Technology transfer within the school:

1. An aim everyone believes. Teaching physics is not one.

2. A Principal that believes on the project and transcends it within the school.

3. A teacher that is a leader of the project within the school

Organization of American States AwardOrganization of American States Award

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Transforming the Classroom Experience:Transforming the Classroom Experience:

Face to Face Computer Supported Face to Face Computer Supported

Collaborative LearningCollaborative Learning

Miguel NussbaumMiguel Nussbaum mn@ing.puc.clmn@ing.puc.cl

Pontificia Universidad CatPontificia Universidad Católica de Chileólica de Chile

School of EngineeringSchool of Engineering

Computer Science DepartmentComputer Science Department

copyright 2005 DICTUC SA. All rights reserved

Patent Pending