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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 [email protected]@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.

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


Development of social and communication abilitiesDevelopment of social and communication abilities


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


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)


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

Transforming the Classroom Experience:Transforming the Classroom Experience:

Face to Face Computer Supported Face to Face Computer Supported

Collaborative LearningCollaborative Learning

Miguel NussbaumMiguel Nussbaum [email protected]@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