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Schrader, Claudia; Bastiaens, Theo – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2012
This article presents a review of existent literature that provides insight in the effectiveness of computer learning games. Based on this research, the effectiveness of games is illustrated in detail with regard to three current perspectives on games: design characteristics of games, the process of gameplay and the reflection of specific…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Design Requirements, Literature Reviews
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Ferster, Bill; Hammond, Thomas C.; Alexander, R. Curby; Lyman, Hunt – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2012
The hurried pace of the modern classroom does not permit formative feedback on writing assignments at the frequency or quality recommended by the research literature. One solution for increasing individual feedback to students is to incorporate some form of computer-generated assessment. This study explores the use of automated assessment of…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Scripts, Formative Evaluation, Essays
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Daher, Wajeeh – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
Researchers point at the importance of emotions and its study in mathematics education. This research examines middle school students' emotions during learning mathematics outdoors using the mobile phone. The constant comparison method was used to analyze 30 middle school students' emotions while carrying out 15 outdoor activities using the mobile…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Middle School Students, Mathematics Education
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Liang, Hai-Ning; Sedig, Kamran – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2009
Interactive visual learning tools (IVLTs) are software environments that encode and display information visually and allow learners to interact with the visual information. This article examines the application and utility of frameworks in the analysis and design of IVLTs at the micro level. Frameworks play an important role in any design. They…
Descriptors: Visual Learning, Interaction, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
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Alloway, Tracy – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2012
Background: Working memory is linked to learning outcomes and there is emerging evidence that training working memory can yield gains in working memory and fluid intelligence. Aims: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether interactive working memory training would transfer to acquired cognitive skills, such as vocabulary and…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Outcomes of Education, Educational Objectives, Short Term Memory
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Adams, Stephen T. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2003
The "Convince Me" computer environment supports critical thinking by allowing users to create and evaluate computer-based representations of arguments. This study investigates theoretical and design considerations pertinent to using "Convince Me" as an educational tool to support reasoning about public policy issues. Among…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Public Policy, Persuasive Discourse, Climate