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Luik, P. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2007
It is important for the teacher to choose effective software for students. It is also important for designers to know what features of educational software make it effective. But the results of studies dealing with the effectiveness of educational software are contradictory. One reason for such results might be the fact that meta-analysis covers…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Drills (Practice), Courseware, Computer Software Evaluation
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Topping, K. J.; Samuels, J.; Paul, T. – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2007
This study elaborates the "what works?" question by exploring the effects of variability in program implementation quality on achievement. Particularly, the effects on achievement of computerized assessment of reading were investigated, analyzing data on 51,000 students in Grades 1-12 who read over 3 million books. When minimum implementation…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Achievement Gains, Reading Achievement, Independent Reading
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Wells, Jason – International Journal on E-Learning, 2006
Technology-mediated instruction is changing the educational environment by adding another dimension to teaching and learning. Despite the advances in technology and the way we use technology, little attention has been given to providing technology solutions that help create, conduct, and manage the central task of assessment. Software to manage…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Software, Case Studies, Feedback