Learning in Context

Novak, A. M., Gleason, C. I. (2000). Incorporating portable technology to enhance an inquiry, project-based middle school science classroom. In R. T. Tinker J. S. Krajeik (Eds.), Portable technologies science learning in context (pp. 29-62). Dordrecht Kluwer. 

Students can use ICTs to learn in context so that they can develop high-level skills. 

Eraut, M. (2004) Transfer of knowledge between education and workplace settings. In H. Rainbird, A. Fuller A. Munro (eds.) Workplace Learning in Context, pp. 210-221. London, Routledge. 

In the endeavor to deepen understanding of chemistry, many an experiment has been performed, and many data have been accumulated. Chapter 6, on databases, gives a vivid picture of the enormous amount of data that have been determined and made accessible. The task is then to derive knowledge from these data by inductive learning. In this context we have to define the terms, data, information, and knowledge, and we do so in a generally accepted manner. 

Learning in the context of a neural network is the process of adjusting the weights and biases in such a manner that for given inputs, the correct responses, or outputs are achieved. Learning algorithms include ... 

It facilitates the application of the contents of learning in real life contexts, thus enabling the evaluation of its effectiveness with respect to achieving desired outcomes. 

In the cases we discussed above, students revealed their lack of knowledge of the random distribution of particles, which was consistent with much previous research. This study not only revealed the mis-representation of the diffusion of gases, but also showed the inconsistent mental models that the students held while solving the problems. The result provided some evidence in favor of research that attributes students learning in relation to the context while facing various types of questions. However, this result does not support Vosniadou s framework theory (1994), which implies a consistent mental model used by learners in her study. 

Assess yourself on your ability to transfer the concepts you learned in this course to the new contexts of the Course Challenge. 

Develop a list of in-context examples that illustrate high-learning-value incidents, particularly near misses. 

As a self-test of what you ve learned in chapter 4, define each of the following terms, in the context of this chapter, for a friend or colleague who is new to the field ... 

One of the most powerful uses of BioPrint is to provide a basis for understanding and learning from past clinical attrition. This is accomplished by systematically prohling historical compounds in the BioPrint assays and using the BioPrint data set as context in which to identify patterns of in vitro activity associated with chemical series, with therapeutic target activity, and with clinical adverse effects. BioPrint allows data from proprietary compounds to be put in context with analogous data on nearly every compound that has succeeded (or not) in getting market approval. 

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What we learn in the context of our families carries great emotional significance and typically shapes our attitudes. 

Organizational measures are based on human action for their performance. In the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical industries, reactor-charging operations are often manual operations and the product identification relies on the operator. In this context, quality systems act as support to safety, since they require a high degree of traceability and reliability. Examples of such measures are labeling, double visual checks, response to acoustic or optical alarms, in process control, and so on. The efficiency of theses measures is entirely based on the discipline and instruction of the operators. Therefore, they must be accompanied by programs of instructions, where the adequate procedures are learned in training. 

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