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Mental Models and Sound Propagation
Students' Understanding of a Lecture
Educational Technology
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Framework for Dynamics of Student Reasoning
Inquiry-based Physical Science Course
Model for Transfer of Learning
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Papers and Chapters

► Hrepic, Z., Zollman, D. A., & Rebello, N. S. (2010). Identifying students' mental models of sound propagation: The role of conceptual blending in understanding conceptual change. Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res., 6(2), 020114.

►  Hrepic, Z., Zollman, D., & Rebello, S. (2005). Eliciting and representing hybrid mental models. In Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (2005). Dallas, TX.

►  Hrepic, Z., Zollman, D., & Rebello, S. (2002). Identifying Students' Models of Sound Propagation. In S. Franklin, J. Marx & K. Cummings (Eds.), Proceedings of 2002 Physics Education Research Conference. Boise, Idaho: PERC Publishing.

The Paper

Presentation

► Hrepic, Z. (1999). Ucenicke Koncepcije U Razumijevanju Zvuka (Students' Conceptions in Understanding of Sound). In P. Pecina (Ed.), Proceedings of Fourth Croatian Symposium on Physics Education: Role of Experiment in Physics Education 1999. Novi Vinodolski, Croatia: Croatian Physical Society.

► Hrepic, Z., Zollman, D., & Rebello, S. (2007). Comparing students’ and experts’ understanding of the content of a lecture. Journal of Science Education and Technology,  16(3), 213-224.

►    Hrepic, Z., Zollman, D., & Rebello, S. (2003). Students' Understanding and Perceptions of the Content of a Lecture. In S. Franklin, J. Marx & K. Cummings (Eds.), Proceedings of 2003 Physics Education Research Conference (Vol. 720, pp. 189-192). Madison, Wisconsin: AIP Conf. Proceedings.

Presentation

► Hrepic, Z. (2011). Wireless computers in classrooms: Enhancing interactive physics instruction with Tablet PCs and DyKnow software. Paper presented at the XIX Taller Internacional: Nuevas Tendencias en la Enseñanza de la Física (XIX International Workshop: New Trends in Physics Teaching), Puebla, Mexico. (Invited paper)

Reprinted in:

Hrepic, Z. (2011). Wireless computers in classrooms: Enhancing interactive physics instruction with Tablet PCs and DyKnow software. Latin-American Journal of Physics Education, 5(2), 392-401.

The Poster
(or external source)

► Hrepic, Z., & Shaw, K. (2011). Gauging instructional effectiveness of open policy for wireless computers in classrooms. In D. Sunal (Ed.), Research Based Undergraduate Science Teaching: Investigating Reform in Classrooms (NSEUS Conference Proceedings). Tuscaloosa, AL, USA: National Science Foundation (NSF). In Print. (Invited paper)

► Hrepic, Z., & Shaw, K. (2010). Open policy for wireless computers in classrooms: What makes it a good or a bad idea? In R. H. Reed & D. A. Berque (Eds.), The Impact of Tablet PCs and Pen-based Technology on Education (pp. 83-91). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

► Hrepic, Z., & Reed, K. (2009). Impact of tablet PCs and DyKnow software on learning gains in inquiry-learning oriented course. In D. A. Berque, L. M. Konkle & R. H. Reed (Eds.), The impact of tablet PCs and pen-based technology on education: New horizons (pp. 65-72). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

► Hrepic, Z., Rebello, N. S., & Zollman, D. A. (2009a). Remedying shortcomings of lecture-based physics instruction through pen-based, wireless computing and DyKnow software. Journal of Education Research, 3(1/2), 161-190.
(Published also as a book chapter in an edited book by Nova Science Publishers). See below.

► Hrepic, Z., Rebello, N. S., & Zollman, D. A. (2009b). Remedying shortcomings of lecture-based physics instruction through pen-based, wireless computing and DyKnow software. In N. H. Salas & D. D. Peyton (Eds.), Reading: Assessment, comprehension and teaching (pp. 97-129): Nova Science Publishers.
(Published also as a journal article in Journal of Education Research). See above.

► Hrepic, Z. (2008). Deploying Tablet PCs and DyKnow software in teaching inquiry-based physical science course. In D. A. Berque & J. C. Prey (Eds.), The impact of Tablet PCs and pen-based technology on education: Vignettes, evaluations and future directions. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press.

► Grubišić, A., Stankov, S., & Hrepic, Z. (2008). Comparing the Effectiveness of Learning Content Management Systems to Intelligent Tutoring Systems. In M. Munoz & P. Cravo (Eds.), Proceedings of the IASK International Conference: E-Activity and Learning Technologies & InterTIC (pp. 93-100). Madrid, Spain.

► Hrepic, Z. (2008). Exploring the role of pen-based computing in advancing knowledge society. In J. Langer, N. Alfirević & J. Pavičić (Eds.), Proceedings from the international symposium "Alpe-Adria: Knowledge region" (2007). Frankfurt am Main, Germany: Peter Lang. In Press

►  Hrepic, Z. (2007). Utilizing DyKnow Software and Pen-Based, Wireless Computing in Teaching Introductory Modern Physics. In M. Čičin-Šain, I. Turčić & I. Sluganović (Eds.), Proceedings of 30th Jubilee International Convention MIPRO, Conference on Computers in Education (2007) (Vol. IV, pp. 32-37). Opatija, Croatia: MIPRO.

►  Wang, H., Gould, L., Hoopingarner, B., Weigel, C., Hrepic, Z., & Fulton, D. (2007). Exploring the pen-computing learning environment: Empower students to learn. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of society for information technology and teacher education international conference 2007 (pp. 2128-2133). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

►  Wang, H., Hoopingarner, B., Weigel, C., Hrepic, Z., & Fulton, D. (2007). Exploring the Pen-Computing Learning Environment: A Case Study. In C. Crawford et al. (Ed.), Proceedings of world conference on educational multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications 2007 (pp. 573-578). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

►  Wang, H., & Hrepic, Z. (2007). Using Tablet PCs to explore interactive learning environment: Engage students in learning. In C. Crawford et al. (Ed.), Proceedings of world conference on educational multimedia, hypermedia and telecommunications 2007 (pp. 579-586). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

► Hrepic, Z. (2011). So why would a pigeon stand on one leg (or limp without hurting)? Accepted for publication in "The Physics Teacher". Publishing scheduled for early 2012.

►   Itza-Ortiz, S. F., Allbaugh, A. R., Engelhardt, P. V., Gray, K. E., Hrepic, Z., Rebello, N. S., et al. (2004). A Framework for the Dynamics of Student Reasoning in an Interview. In Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (2004). Vancouver, BC.

►   Engelhardt, P. V., Gray, K. E., Hrepic, Z., Itza-Ortiz, S. F., Allbaugh, A. R., Rebello, N. S., Zollman, D. A. (2003). A Framework for Student Reasoning in an Interview. In S. Franklin, J. Marx & K. Cummings (Eds.), Proceedings of 2003 Physics Education Research Conference (Vol. 720, pp. 121-124). Madison, Wisconsin: AIP Conf. Proceedings.

►   Gray, K. E., Hrepic, Z., Itza-Ortiz, S. F., Allbaugh, A. R., Engelhardt, P. V., Rebello, N. S., Zollman, D. A. (2003). Implications of a Framework for Student Reasoning in an Interview. In S. Franklin, J. Marx & K. Cummings (Eds.), Proceedings of 2003 Physics Education Research Conference (Vol. 720, pp. 125-128). Madison, Wisconsin: AIP Conf. Proceedings.

► Adams, P., Hrepic, Z., Zeller, J., Talbott, N., Taggart, G., & Young, L. (2007). Developing an Inquiry-Based Physical Science Course for Preservice Elementary Teachers. In Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. New Orleans, LA.

► Hrepic, Z., Adams, P., Zeller, J., Talbott, N., Taggart, G., & Young, L. (2005). Developing an Inquiry-Based Physical Science Course for Preservice Elementary Teachers. In P. Heron, L. McCollough & J. Marx (Eds.), Proceedings of 2005 Physics Education Research Conference (Vol. 818, pp. 121-124). Salt Lake City, Utah: AIP Conf. Proceedings.

►Rebello, N. S., Zollman, D. A., Allbaugh, A. R., Engelhardt, P. V., Gray, K. E., Hrepic, Z., Itza-Ortiz, S. (2005). Dynamic Transfer: A Perspective from Physics Education Research. In J. P. Mestre (Ed.), Transfer of Learning from a Modern Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 217-250). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

►  Rebello, N. S., Zollman, D. A., Allbaugh, A. R., Engelhardt, P. V., Gray, K. E., Hrepic, Z., Itza-Ortiz, S. (2005). A Model for Dynamic Transfer of Learning. In Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (2005). Dallas, TX.

The paper

► Mateycik, F., Hrepic, Z., Jonassen, D., & Rebello, N. S. (2007). Students' perceptions of case-reuse based problem solving in algebra-based physics. AIP Conf. Proceedings (2007 Physics Education Research Conference), 951(1), 144-147.

►  Jonassen, D. H., Rebello, S., Wexler, C., Hrepic, Z., & Triplett, G. (2007). Learning to Solve Problems by Scaffolding Analogical Encoding. In Proceedings of Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education (2007). Honolulu, HI.

► Adams, P., Legleiter, E., Davies, M., Seimars, M., Hrepic, Z., & Walizer, B. (2008). University partnership to deliver statewide professional development. Science Scope, 31(8), 20-24.

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Books

►     Paar, V., Šips, V., Mišura, M., Hrepic, Z., & Šuveljak, M. (2000). Fizika 8: Zbirka riješenih zadataka (Physics 8: Collection of solved problems): Školska Knjiga, Zagreb, Croatia.

Book details

►     Tadej, I., Krstulovic, J., Prebanda, L., Hrepic, Z., & Lerotic, T. (2000). Pravo na zdrav okolis: Zakonske uredbe i mali vodič ekologije u domaćinstvu (Right on healthy life: Legal regulations and a small guide of ecology in your house). Split, Croatia: Udruga za zaštitu okoliša "Sunce" (Environmental Protection Association "Sunce").

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Theses

Doctoral Dissertation

►   Hrepic, Z. (2004). Development of a real-time assessment of students' mental models of sound propagation. Unpublished Doctoral dissertation, Kansas State University, Manhattan.

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Master's Thesis

►    Hrepic, Z. (2002). Identifying students' mental models of sound propagation. Unpublished Master's thesis, Kansas State University, Manhattan.

Bachelor's Thesis

►    Hrepic, Z. (1998). Ucenicke koncepcije u razumijevanju zvuka (Students' conceptions in understanding of sound). Unpublished Bachelor's thesis, University of Split, Split, Croatia.

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Selected Features

Cutting-Edge Software Enables Classroom Collaboration at CSU (CSU; DyKnow Release)

Study Confirms Wireless Computers Effective During Class, When Users are Directed, Monitored (CSU; NewsWise)

Pilot, Assess, Deploy: Fort Hays State University Successfully Goes Mobile

Glas Koncila 18 (1819); 3.5.2009
(Pri)govor znanosti
CGO Lećevica: Ekonomski promašeno i ekološki pogubno (clanak u cijelosti)

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(Pri)govor znanosti
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Croatian Chronicle: Profil - Dr. Zdeslav Hrepić, glavni urednik CroInfo internet stranice
I ekologijom gradimo bolju Hrvatsku

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Links

Kansas State Physics Education Research Group

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http://knjiznica.irb.hr/pero/

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