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ExamNet Asynchronous Learning Network: Augmenting Face-to-Face Courses with Student-Developed Exam Questions
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Wilson, E. Vance – Computers and Education, 2004
This paper investigates how students' attitude and performance are affected by using an asynchronous learning network (ALN) to augment exams in a traditional lecture/lab course. Students used the ExamNet ALN to create, critique, and revise a database of questions that subsequently was drawn upon for course exams. Overall, students considered…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Student Participation, Student Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing
A Usability Comparison of PDA-Based Quizzes and Paper-and-Pencil Quizzes
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Segall, Noa; Doolen, Toni L.; Porter, J. David – Computers and Education, 2005
In the last few years, schools and universities have incorporated personal digital assistants (PDAs) into their teaching curricula in an attempt to enhance students' learning experience and reduce instructors' workload. One of the most common uses of PDAs in the classroom is as a test administrator. This study compared the usability effectiveness,…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Learning Experience, Examiners, Computer Assisted Testing
Some Experiences in Using a Computer-Based Learning System as an Aid to Self-Teaching and Self-Assessment.
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Tait, K.; Hughes, I. E. – Computers and Education, 1984
Describes a computerized system which presents objective test items to students, and upon question completion, provides immediate feedback with correct answers and explanations. Use of the system by pharmacology students and an analysis of end-of-year examination results are presented. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Data Analysis