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Florida Educational Research Council Research Bulletin, 1988
This review of the literature on computer-assisted instruction (CAI) addresses the following topics: background and scope of CAI; current research on software and learner variables; current research on microcomputers and other delivery systems; meta analyses of the effectiveness of CAI; and methods for evaluating CAI programs. It is concluded that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Delivery Systems
Peer reviewedSnowman, Jack – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 1995
Recent meta-analysis of studies of computer-based education (CBE) assessed effects on student cognitive skills, academic achievement, and attitudes. CBE methods include drill-and-practice, simulation, and tutorials. Program guides and evaluation criteria are listed. Effectiveness of CBE varied with age, ability, and program type, and basic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Evaluation
Download full textFletcher, J. D. – 1992
What is known about the cost effectiveness of interactive courseware (ICW) is reviewed, and issues that remain are summarized. Effect size is used for reporting the effectiveness of ICW programs. Two ICW media are considered: computer-based instruction and interactive videodisc instruction. Effect sizes for computer-based instruction have been…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Cost Effectiveness
