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Bowers, Janet; Passentino, Gabriela; Connors, Curtis – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2012
Online video sharing websites have had a profound impact on the ways that students learn about the world, about the culture, and about mathematics. However, we would like to challenge McLuhan's assertion that changing the media has necessarily changed the message. In fact, the authors posit that the majority of online videos are seen as…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Internet, Video Technology, Mathematics Instruction
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Lenz, Laurie – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2010
Web-based homework (WBH) systems are being utilized in many college mathematics classrooms. Do these systems have an effect on student outcomes when compared to traditional paper-and-pencil homework (PPH)? This study compares student outcomes in multiple sections of a required mathematics course. The sections differed only in the homework delivery…
Descriptors: Homework, College Mathematics, Outcomes of Education, Mathematics Instruction
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Lin, Cheng-Yao – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2008
This study sought to examine preservice teachers' beliefs about their intent to use educational technology in mathematics classrooms. Also, web-based instruction on topics in elementary school mathematics was used to foster teachers' confidence and competence in using instructional technology, thereby promoting positive attitudes toward use of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Mathematics, Web Based Instruction, Educational Technology
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Hauk, Shandy; Segalla, Angelo – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2005
Of 19 college algebra classes, 12 used WeBWorK and 7 used traditional paper and pencil homework (PPH). Given the earlier quantitative result that no significant difference in performance between WeBWorK and PPH classes was found, a qualitative analysis of 358 student and instructor surveys revealed 3 primary categories of student perceptions…
Descriptors: Homework, Algebra, Student Attitudes, Independent Study