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Schroeder, Noah L.; Adesope, Olusola O.; Gilbert, Rachel Barouch – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2013
Research on the use of software programs and tools such as pedagogical agents has peaked over the last decade. Pedagogical agents are on-screen characters that facilitate instruction. This meta-analysis examined the effect of using pedagogical agents on learning by reviewing 43 studies involving 3,088 participants. Analysis of the results…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education
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Abou-Sayf, Frank K. – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2009
In this study, the different types of research designs used to assess the impact of prerequisite courses are presented. Supported by an in-depth literature review, the challenges that are faced in the assessment of the impact of prerequisites, from statistical to political, are identified and their pitfalls are pointed out. In particular, the…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Statistical Analysis, Required Courses, Program Effectiveness