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Direct linkSin Wang Chong; Muhammad Aamir Khan; Hayo Reinders – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2024
There has been an exponential growth in Language Massive Open Online Courses (LMOOCs) in the past decade. LMOOCs have also become an emergent and topical area of research in CALL, in particular, vis-a-vis learners' perceptions and experiences. However, not much attention has been paid to analysing the features of LMOOCs. We argue that a systematic…
Descriptors: MOOCs, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Usability
Peer reviewedAllen, Mike; Bourhis, John; Burrell, Nancy; Mabry, Edward – American Journal of Distance Education, 2002
Describes a meta-analysis that indicated a slight student preference for a traditional educational format over a distance education format in higher education, and little difference in satisfaction levels, even when considering presence and type of interaction. Discusses meta-analysis as a method for synthesizing literature. (Contains 53…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Distance Education, Higher Education
Download full textSalomon, Gavriel; Gardner, Howard – 1983
The "symbol systems approach" to the study of computers in education that is outlined avoids the pitfalls of past media research--particularly research on the effects of television on children's learning and knowledge--and asserts that media can be usefully distinguished in terms of the symbol systems they present and the kinds of…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Processes, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMatta, Khalil F.; Kern, Gary M. – Computers and Education, 1989
Discussion of research on computer-aided instruction (CAI) focuses on a set of questions and hypotheses that form the basis for research on the effectiveness of CAI. Four factors are highlighted: (1) the medium (including interactive videodisc); (2) the environment; (3) student characteristics; and (4) topic of instruction. (38 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Hypothesis Testing, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedMeyer, Katrina A. – T.H.E. Journal, 2003
Discusses studies that investigated the impact of the Web on student learning and compared Web-based with traditional courses. Focuses on individual differences, including gender differences and generational differences; instructional design, including interaction and electronic learning communities; and skills that are enhanced by online…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Critical Thinking, Gender Issues
Peer reviewedKoumi, Jack – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1994
Proposes a framework to help course developers design criteria for optimal media deployment. The merits of radio, television, audio, video, and print are briefly compared with computer-based media and analyzed in light of six types of media characteristics: symbol system, access, controllability, student reactivity, interactivity, and adaptivity.…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Instruction, Check Lists, Comparative Analysis
