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Distributed Cognition in a Sixth-Grade Classroom: An Attempt to Overcome Alternative Conceptions about Light and Color

Valanides, Nicos, Angeli, Charoula·2008·Journal of Research on Technology in Education
DOI 10.1080/15391523.2008.10782510
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In this study, we discuss the scaffolded design of ODRES (Observe, Discuss, and Reason with Evidence in Science), a computer tool that was designed to be used with elementary school children in science, and report on the effects of learning with ODRES on students’ conceptual understandings about light, color, and vision. Succinctly, dyads of sixth-grade students were engaged in distributed collaborative inquiry regarding the scientific concepts of light, vision, and color in order to solve a mystery problem about a stolen diamond. ODRES was employed to scaffold students’ collaborative inquiry with different tools, such as the simulator that simulates the effects of the color of a light source on an object, the magnifying glass that enables students to make careful observations, and the notebook that organizes the results of students’ investigations. Students performed two cycles of collaborative inquiry, and each cycle was followed by a classroom discussion where students could present their solutions, share information, reflect, raise questions, and get feedback about their proposed solutions. The results showed that learning with ODRES positively affected students’ understandings and promoted a lasting effect on their conceptions. Moreover, the results provide useful guidance about how ODRES can be used as a learning tool in collaborative inquiry, and explain the role of discussion and investigation of inquiry processes at the level of a distributed cognitive system. Implic…

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Authors
Valanides, N., & Angeli, C.
Affiliations
University of Cyprus (CY)
ORCID
Angeli, Charoula
Venue
Journal of Research on Technology in Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2008-03
Volume
40
Issue
3
Pages
309-336
ISSN
  • 1539-1523 (ISSN-L)
  • 1945-0818
DOI
10.1080/15391523.2008.10782510
OpenAlex
W2038844780
Cited by
40
References
4
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 4 · 2013: 6
FWCI
11.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Research on Technology in Education (publishedVersion)
  • The Library of Electronic Cyprus Thematic Organized Collections (LYKYTHOS) (University of Cyprus) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
Keywords
distributed cognition, collaborative inquiry, science education, sixth grade students, computer-based learning media, scaffolding, classroom discussion, conceptual understanding, elementary school science

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