Using "Thinking Tags" to improve understanding in science: a genetics simulation

Authors:
Kimberley A. MacKinnon;Susan Yoon;Gail Andrews
Affiliations:
University of Toronto (OISE/UT);University of Toronto (OISE/UT);University of Toronto (OISE/UT)
Venue:
CSCL '02 Proceedings of the Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning: Foundations for a CSCL Community
Year:
2002

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Abstract

In this study, small wearable microprocessor-driven GroupWear tags (Thinking Tags) are pre-programmed to run a genetics simulation and used in a science classroom in order to investigate the effects on the nature and quality of discourse among students. Preliminary data suggest that Thinking Tags provide an effective method of instruction that can be used to address misconceptions in science that persist despite traditional pedagogical interventions.