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Portraits of Middle School Students Constructing Evidence-Based Arguments during Problem-Based Learning: The Impact of Computer-Based Scaffolds
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Belland, Brian R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2010
A critical step in problem-based learning (PBL) units occurs when groups present their solution to the central problem. This is challenging for middle school students because it involves the creation of an evidence-based argument (Krajcik et al., "Journal of the Learning Sciences" 7:313-350, 1998). Using a mixed method design, this study…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Persuasive Discourse, Problem Based Learning, Student Improvement
How Do Students Use Podcasts to Support Learning?
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Scutter, Sheila; Stupans, Ieva; Sawyer, Tim; King, Sharron – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
Podcasting is used commonly recreationally and is now increasingly used in education. The technology for podcasting is readily available, easy to use and inexpensive, making it an attractive option for providing additional flexible learning resources for students. However, little is known about how podcasts are used by students and the…
Descriptors: Radiation, Educational Technology, Lecture Method, Allied Health Occupations Education
Effect of Visual Scaffolding and Animation on Students? Performance on Measures of Higher Order Learning
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Kidwai, Khusro; Munyofu, Mine; Swain, William J; Ausman, Bradley D.; Lin, Huifen; Dwyer, Francis – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2001
Animation is being used extensively for instructional purposes; however, it has not been found to be effective on measures of higher order learning (concepts, rules, procedures) within the knowledge acquisition and knowledge integration domains. The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional effectiveness of two visual scaffolding…
Descriptors: Animation, Undergraduate Students, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Computer Assisted Instruction
Grolier's CornerStone Home: English, Grades 3-4 (Usage and Punctuation). [CD-ROM].
1997
This computer program offers comprehensive English lessons for grades 3-4, focusing on usage and punctuation. Lessons are targeted to specific skills, and children earn tokens to play eight logic and action games. The program features imaginative graphics; teacher-approved, step-by-step lessons; individualized instruction tailored to the student's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games, Elementary Education, English Instruction
Benefits of Cooperative Learning in a Multimedia Environment.
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Webb, James – 2002
This paper reviews the research on cooperative learning combined with technology and presents a formative report of those findings. The review focused on these questions: What are the benefits of cooperative learning in a multimedia environment? What benefits do computer-based training offer? What are the benefits of cooperative learning…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Educational Technology, Formative Evaluation
Educational Alternatives for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Vogel, Susan A., Ed. – 1992
This collection of papers is designed to provide an overview of validated practices that have been proven effective for children with language learning disabilities, preschool age through adolescence. The first section addresses oral language interventions, in "Preschool Language Intervention in the Classroom: Rationale and Organizational…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education