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Direct linkAvvisati, Francesco; Borgonovi, Francesca – Large-scale Assessments in Education, 2023
Written instructions seldom need to be read when playing videogames. Instead, gaming often involves early information foraging and expansive exploration behaviors. We use data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to explore whether students who regularly play videogames (daily gamers) adopt behaviors that are typical of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Science Process Skills, Problem Solving, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedMcBride, James R. – Educational Leadership, 1985
Describes a system in which questions tailored to the examinee's capabilities are administered by computer. Enumerates possible benefits of the system, reviews the "state of the art," and predicts potential applications of computerized adaptive testing. (MCG)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Design
Peer reviewedOlson, Allan – Educational Leadership, 2005
Most educators agree that the primary criterion of school success is the ongoing growth and achievement of every student even in the midst of constant debate about the state of the US education and conflicting opinions regarding the value of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Standardized tests have their place, but computerized adaptive testing aimed…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Standardized Tests, Adaptive Testing, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedZakrzewski, Stan; Bull, Joanna – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1998
An interactive, computer-based assessment system implemented at the University of Luton (England) delivers end-of-module examinations, formative assessments, and self-assessment options. Student and faculty response to computer-based objective testing has been positive and suggests the approach is desirable both pedagogically and economically.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWall, Janet E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2004
Because technology is more prevalent and accessible for use in assessment, this article highlights what counselors and educators need to know when considering the use of computers and the Internet for that purpose. The article concludes with some predictions on how technology might influence assessment and accountability in the future. This…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Counselor Training, Computer Assisted Testing, Internet
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 26, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Going Over the Falls" (Brady, John N.); (2) "Lessons in Departmental…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Colleges, Dormitories, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHaney, Walt – Educational Leadership, 1985
Following a critique of so-called educational testing, this article examines three "educationally noteworthy school testing programs"--those of Portland, Oregon; Orange County, Florida; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and one noteworthy school with no standardized testing: the Prospect School in Bennington, Vermont. Derives some broad…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Alternative Assessment, Computer Assisted Testing, Demonstration Programs
Fletcher, Dexter – OSSC Report, 1984
Although many people in education are intimidated by the use of computer-based instruction (CBI), others are committed to exploiting the opportunities it provides. Three areas comprise CBI: instruction about computers, instruction by computers, and instruction using computers; the first two areas have received the most attention. (1) Attention to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
Download full textDanzig, Arnold; Zhang, Jingning; You, Byeong-kuen – Scholar-Practitioner Quarterly, 2005
This article captures how a web-based course, designed as a part of the School Leadership Grant Program, meets some challenges of leadership training and development. The content, structure and discussion board exercises of the sample course are designed to provide more reflective and practical opportunities for leader-learners to develop…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Leadership Training, Grants, Instructional Leadership
