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Orly Klein-Latucha; Arnon Hershkovitz – Journal of Learning Analytics, 2024
We report on a large-scale, log-based study of the associations between persistence and success in an online game-based learning environment for elementary school mathematics. While working with applets, learners can rerun a task after completing it or can halt before completing and rerun it again; both of these mechanisms may improve the score.…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Game Based Learning, Educational Technology, Mathematics Instruction
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Neuwirth, Lorenz S. – Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 2022
Cellular phone distractions inhibit faculty delivering and students learning the curriculum by reducing student attendance and active engagement. Arguably, cellular phone usage during precious class times can be a risk factor for student attrition, but scarce solutions have been offered to address this problem in colleges. The Flipd App, a…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Attention, Computer Use
Matt S. Giani; Allison Martin – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2021
Developmental education, in which college students deemed unprepared for college-level coursework enroll in non-credit bearing courses, is widespread in American higher education. The current study evaluates the effect of mobile app courseware on the college outcomes of developmental education students, using a research design which randomly…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
Matt S. Giani; Allison Martin – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2021
Developmental education, in which college students deemed unprepared for college-level coursework enroll in non-credit-bearing courses, is widespread in American higher education. This study evaluates the effect of mobile app courseware on the college outcomes of developmental education students. We used a research design that randomly assigned…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
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Mullinix, Bonnie; Binger, Alison; Lees, Michael – Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 2021
This paper discusses the ways that community connections serve to sustain and support scholarly growth, retention, and success, particularly in longer-term online contexts. These strategies are seen through the reflective experience of a faculty mentor and two recent graduates who co-developed community support strategies that help doctoral…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Student Motivation