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Orey, Michael; Zhao, Ruimin; Fan, Huey-Ling; Keenan, Ron – Computers in Human Behavior, 1998
Describes the results of an effectiveness evaluation of an "intelligently coached simulation," the SINCGARS Tutor, that was developed to train military officers how to operate a SINCGARS radio. Posttests showed officers trained on the computerized tutor performed more accurately than a group trained on the actual equipment. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Military Training, Pretests Posttests

Stephenson, Stanley D. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1994
Recent work in small-group computer-based training (CBT) reveals that the approach does not necessarily lead to higher achievement. Many of the studies, however, have methodological weaknesses. If proper guidance and structure can be provided to group members, using small group CBT should lead to higher achievement than individual CBT. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Learning, Aptitude, Comparative Analysis