Author: Ana-Paula Correia

Correia’s new article in “Research in Science and Technological Education”

Ana-Paula Correia published “The application of PhET simulation to teach gas behavior on the submicroscopic level: secondary school students’ perceptions” with her co-authors Natalya Koehler, Ann Thompson and Gary Phye, in Research in Science and Technological Education, a Taylor & Francis journal,

The article is available at: 

ABSTRACT
Background: A multimedia software designed as a Computer-Assisted Scaffolding system was used to teach gas behavior on the submicroscopic level using Physics Education Technology Project (PhET) simulation. PhET is a set of interactive, research-based science and mathematics online simulations.

Purpose: The purpose was to investigate secondary school students’ perceptions of the simulation-based learning system and how it supported their cognitive processing of chemistry target concepts. Identifying its most (and least) helpful features and instructional strategies was also an objective of this study.

Simulation-based learning system description: The Computer-Assisted Scaffolding system (Program) combined with the PhET simulation were meant to facilitate learners’ conceptual understanding of gas behavior on the submicroscopic level, which would serve as a foundation for learning gas laws on the macroscopic and symbolic level. Chemistry target concepts included causes for gas pressure, relationship between gas pressure and volume/temperature changes, and relationship between gas pressure and the number of particles.

Sample: One hundred and fourteen secondary school students participated in this study as part of their science curriculum.

Design and methods: Data on the students’ perceptions of the overall learning experience and specific Program features were collected and analyzed. Students responded to three open-ended questions and provided ratings of the Program features, such as pop-up explanations, images, model explorations, guiding questions, diagrams and feedback. They used a paper-based survey that was administered during the last 8 min of class.

Results: The results provide preliminary evidence of the benefits of this approach in chemistry education. For instance, the changing variables in the simulation helped students understand gas behavior, the multiple images and working with the simulation lab helped students visualize gas behavior, and the design of the system made it easy for students to understand gas behavior on the submicroscopic level.

Conclusions: The vast majority of the students reported a positive learning experience and described it as worth spending their time.

LED research group represented at EdMedia 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

EdMedia + Innovate Learning is a premier international conference in educational multimedia, hypermedia & technology-enhanced learning that spans all disciplines and levels of education attracting researchers and practitioners in the field from 70 plus countries.

‘I Am Pleased to Inform You That…’ Insights and Advice on Getting Published in Educational and Instructional Technology a session designed for the EdMedia’s Emerging Scholar Stream offered by Ana-Paula Correia and her colleague from Indiana University, Curt Bonk.

Slides and resources can be found at: https://t.co/IIZmrHahQl and https://tinyurl.com/ycnazffm

Another presentation on the successes of students creating online discussions was also delivered at EdMedia 2018. It offered a novel pedagogical approach for online discussions by presenting reflections on a case where online students were permitted to create and facilitate online discussions.

The session was named No prior experience necessary: Reflecting on the learning experiences offered by student-created online discussions. Resources on the topic were shared with the audience: https://tinyurl.com/yb2ua3ah

Proceedings book article available here:
https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/f/184582/

Correia gives international talk on Entrepreneurship in Ed Tech

The international project sponsored by OSU’s Office of International Affairs Academic Enrichment Grant closed with a public talk on “The Educational Technologist as an Edu-preneur” at University of Minho, Braga, Portugal!

Ana-Paula Correia examined the profile of the edu-preneur and the rise of entrepreneurship in educational technology. She discussed lessons learned from entrepreneurial efforts in higher education and shared the many opportunities that are being pursued as part of the start-up culture and innovation upsurge.

Slide’s reference: Kao, R. W. Y., Kao, K. R., Kao, R. R. (2002). Entrepreneurism: A Philosophy and A Sensible Alternative for the Market Economy. London: Imperial College Press.
https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/p253

LED interactive session at Innovate 2018

The Internet is a powerful democratizing force, allowing people in disempowered positions to discover their voice and power to shape their community. Yet, often within online classrooms, the traditional teacher-student hierarchy is not simply preserved but intensified. Teachers have sole control over course design and content creation, which they present as a finished product for students’ consumption.

Learning & Experience Design research group presented at Innovate 2018. This was a 45 min session on “Shifting the Balance: Engaging Students as Collaborators in Online Course Redesign” that attracted more than 100 participants who engaged in collaborative design activities. 

This session introduced participants to an alternative, presenting a case study where students in an online graduate-level program at a research university participated in redesigning a course they have taken or are going to take. The instructor introduced the case, and then the students shared stories of how they have co-designed, are co-designing, and will co-design the course and the benefits they gained from it. The session concluded with a discussion and Q&A around practical strategies that participants can use to involve their students in redesigning educational content.

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Ana-Paula Correia receives OSU’s Office of International Affairs Academic Enrichment Grant

Ana-Paula Correia was awarded OSU’s Office of International Affairs Academic Enrichment Grant to collaborate with the University of Minho, Portugal on an entrepreneurial project that bridges the learning of Portuguese culture with the prevalence of heritage tourism.

Paço Vitorino, Ponte de Lima, Portugal.

Professor from Rio de Janeiro State University visits LED

Prof. Edmea Santos, Associate Professor of Cyberculture from Rio de Janeiro State University spent time with LED research group to explore future research collaborations as well as a possible graduate student exchange with Brazil. She plans to return to OSU as a visiting scholar next year.

Santos interviews Correia on issues and trends in online learning and teaching.

Ana-Paula Correia represents LED at AERA

Ana-Paula Correia actively participated at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting in NYC in April. She joined the paper session on “Considerations on the Design of Online Learning Events,” co-led Special Interest Group Online Teaching & Learning (OTL) business meeting, was the Discussant for the Symposium on Social Presence in Online Learning, and networked with her many colleagues and friends. LED group is now working on research proposals for the 2019 AERA annual meeting in Toronto!

Speaking at the “Considerations on the Design of Online Learning Events” session.

 

Presenting awards at OTL business meeting.

 

LED partnership with OHI/O Hackathon

LED research group partnered with OHI/O to conduct a comprehensive evaluation study for the tech program. Results have been indicative of the influence of this program in the college population especially among female students and non-computer science majors.

Hackathon participants, Columbus, OH.

 

 

LED inaugural meeting

Ramseyer Hall, The Ohio State University campus, Columbus, OH.

Learning & Experience Design inaugural meeting took place in August 2017 in the beautiful and inspirational Ramseyer Hall. In attendance were Ana-Paula Correia, Karen Bruce Wallace, Ceren Korkmaz, Cara North and Vicki Simmerman.

“An example of the Beaux-Arts style architecture, Ramseyer Hall was built as an experimental school for students K – 12 that was administered through OSU’s College of Education. At a cost of roughly $411,000, the building was designed by University Architect Howard Dwight Smith and was ready for fall classes to begin in 1932. …It is named for Dr. John A. Ramseyer, a member of faculty at University School (1938-1951) and its director from 1948 to 1951.”
more information:
John H. Herrick Archives: Ramseyer Hall