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Peer reviewedWeston, Cynthia B. – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1986
Describes and compares formative evaluation approaches: expert review, developmental testing, three-stage model, learner verification and revision, and general approach to formative evaluation. Discussion of differences among approaches related to duration of try-out/revision cycle and recommendations for effective acquisition of data are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Field Tests, Formative Evaluation
Selvadurai, Ranjani H. – 1986
The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate an audiotape and accompanying handouts on hemodynamics as a supplemental teaching aid in the Health Science Learning Center of New York City Technical College. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference between the mean examination grade on hemodynamics of…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Blood Circulation, Comparative Analysis, Diagrams
Peer reviewedFranchi, Jorge – TechTrends, 1992
Compares the use of computer-based training (CBT) and interactive videodisc (IVD) for education and training. Highlights include research about CBT, including administrative strengths, cost effectiveness, motivation, feedback, and lesson control; steps involved in producing CBT and IVD materials; research about IVD, including content and learner…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Research
Vita, Luciana – Rassegna Italiana di Linguistica Applicata, 1990
Compares past methods of teaching languages with the current emphasis on teaching oral/aural skills. The use of technology is then discussed, in particular the language laboratory, the videotape recorder, the videodisk, and the computer. Suggestions are offered on how to adapt each for educational purposes. (23 references) (CFM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Download full textLutjeharms, Madeline – 1985
Techniques and approaches useful for developing reading comprehension and reading skills in second language learners are discussed and illustrated with examples from German. Literature is reviewed on: the effectiveness of reading while listening, transfer of skills and knowledge from one language to another, the role of guessing in reading…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comparative Analysis, Context Clues, Dictionaries
Omoregie, Mike – 1997
This paper describes the findings of various researchers on the role of faculty, learners, administrators, and technology in the effectiveness of distance learners. New technology and learners' characteristics have contributed to the effectiveness of distance education. The planning and organizing of instructional materials for distance education…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software, Distance Education
