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Strickland, James – Computers and Composition, 1989
Reports a protocol study of a freshman composition student to examine how significant a problem it actually is to learn to operate a computer, how influential students' expectations about computers are, whether the use of a computer promoted the importance of invention strategies, and whether computers encourage revision. (MS)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Uses in Education, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
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Safrit, M. J.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1988
Discussion of the evaluation of courseware focuses on a study conducted to evaluate the Health and Fitness Assessment (HAFA) program, which was designed to elicit problem solving skills to assess health and fitness parameters and develop exercise prescriptions. Protocol analysis is described and the analysis of interpretive statements is…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Exercise
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Moxley, Roy A.; Barry, Pamela A. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Argues that microcomputer programs in LOGO can support children's development of invented spelling within a language experience approach. Presents protocols of three nursery school children using such programs that show promising growth in their writing and reading skills. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Early Childhood Education, Educational Theories, Language Experience Approach
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Elshout, Jan J.; Veenman, Marcel V. J. – Journal of Educational Research, 1992
The relationship between intellectual ability, working method, and learning was investigated with simulations in both structured and unstructured learning environments. High- and low-intelligence college students' thinking-aloud protocols were analyzed on quality of working method. Results indicated that both intellectual ability and working…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Style, College Students, Computer Simulation