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The Relationship between Problem-Solving Behaviour and Performance--Analysing Tool Use and Information Retrieval in a Computer-Based Office Simulation
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Ludwig, Sabrina; Rausch, Andreas – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Problem-solving competences have evolved into key skills for professionals. Computer-based business simulations enable the analysis of problem-solving processes beyond end results. An important aspect of successful problem-solving is to systematically use built-in tools and process the provided information efficiently. Objectives: This…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Information Retrieval, Computer Simulation, Business
From Hype to Insight: Exploring ChatGPT's Early Footprint in Education via Altmetrics and Bibliometrics
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Lung-Hsiang Wong; Hyejin Park; Chee-Kit Looi – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2024
Background: The emergence of ChatGPT in the education literature represents a transformative phase in educational technology research, marked by a surge in publications driven by initial research interest in new topics and media hype. While these publications highlight ChatGPT's potential in education, concerns arise regarding their quality,…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Citations (References)
Understanding Topic Duration in Twitter Learning Communities Using Data Mining
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Arslan, Okan; Xing, Wanli; Inan, Fethi A.; Du, Hanxiang – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: There has been increasing interest in online professional learning networks in a variety of social media platforms, especially in Twitter. Twitter offers immediacy, personalization, and support of networks to increase professional knowledge and the sense of membership. Knowing the topics discussed in Twitter and the factors that affect…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Social Media, Networks, Communities of Practice
The Theory of Planned Behaviour Applied to Search Engines as a Learning Tool
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Liaw, Shu-Sheng – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2004
Search engines have been developed for helping learners to seek online information. Based on theory of planned behaviour approach, this research intends to investigate the behaviour of using search engines as a learning tool. After factor analysis, the results suggest that perceived satisfaction of search engine, search engines as an information…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Search Engines, Factor Analysis, Internet
Concept Mapping Your Web Searches: A Design Rationale and Web-Enabled Application
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Lee, Y.-J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2004
Although it has become very common to use World Wide Web-based information in many educational settings, there has been little research on how to better search and organize Web-based information. This paper discusses the shortcomings of Web search engines and Web browsers as learning environments and describes an alternative Web search environment…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Search Strategies, Concept Mapping, Internet
Databases in the Classroom.
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Freeman, D.; Tagg, W. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1985
Summarizes development of QUEST, a family of general purpose data handling computer programs which support existing curricula; demonstrates their usefulness for administrative recordkeeping and in elementary school history and geography courses for managing large amounts of data from varied sources (i.e., census materials); and compares QUEST with…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Computer Software, Databases, Educational Administration