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Srour, F. Jordan; Karkoulian, Silva – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2022
The literature provides multiple measures of diversity along a single demographic dimension, but when it comes to studying the interaction of multiple diversity types (e.g. age, gender, and race), the field of useable measures diminishes. We present the use of decision trees as a machine learning technique to automatically identify the…
Descriptors: Diversity, Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence, Correlation
Wendt, Staci; Rice, John; Nakamoto, Jonathan – WestEd, 2014
The MIND Research Institute contracted with the Evaluation Research Program at WestEd to conduct an independent assessment of mathematics outcomes in elementary school grades across California that were provided with the ST Math program. Spatial-Temporal (ST) Math is a game-based instructional software designed to boost K-5 and secondary-level…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Software, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Mathematics
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Karim, Nor Shahriza Abdul; Oyebisi, Ishaq Oyefolahan; Mahmud, Murni – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the adoption and appropriation of mobile phone (MP) technologies by building on the technology appropriation theories. The paper also looks into the choice of MP use through various attractors, the purposes of MP use and the extent of use of various MP applications and features by the targeted…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Research Needs, Individual Characteristics
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Manassis, Katharina; Mendlowitz, Sandra; Kreindler, David; Lumsden, Charles; Sharpe, Jason; Simon, Mark D.; Woolridge, Nicholas; Monga, Suneeta; Adler-Nevo, Gili – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2009
We evaluated a novel, computerized feelings assessment instrument (MAAC) in 54 children with anxiety disorders and 35 nonanxious children ages 5 to 11. They rated their feelings relative to 16 feeling animations. Ratings of feelings, order of feeling selection, and correlations with standardized anxiety measures were examined. Positive emotions…
Descriptors: Children, Anxiety Disorders, Evaluation Methods, Comparative Analysis
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Salajan, Florin D.; Schonwetter, Dieter J.; Cleghorn, Blaine M. – Computers & Education, 2010
This article analyzes the digital native-digital immigrant dichotomy based on the results of a small-scale study conducted at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, regarding students' and faculty members' perceptions toward the implementation of digital learning technologies in the curriculum. The first element chosen for measurement…
Descriptors: Dentistry, Educational Technology, Access to Computers, Access to Information
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Kaminski, Karen; Switzer, Jamie; Gloeckner, Gene – Computers & Education, 2009
This study with data collected from a large sample of freshmen in 2001 and a random stratified sample of seniors in 2005 examined students perceived FITness (fluency with Information Technology). In the fall of 2001 freshmen at a medium sized research-one institution completed a survey and in spring 2005 a random sample of graduating seniors…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Readiness, Education Work Relationship
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LaManque, Andrew – Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 2009
This article presents a case study of a two-year pilot to increase pre-collegiate math course success rates at a large community college. The EnableMath pilot involved the use of computerized software that allowed students to practice math problems in a lab during class time. Additional components of the program included the administration of the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Algebra, Enrollment Trends, College Mathematics
Mallo, Jason; Nordstrom, Cynthia R.; Bartels, Lynn K.; Traxler, Anthony – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2007
Electronic Performance Monitoring (EPM) is a common technique used to record employee performance. EPM may include counting computer keystrokes, monitoring employees' phone calls or internet activity, or documenting time spent on work activities. Despite EPM's prevalence, no studies have examined how this management tool affects older workers--a…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Job Performance, Older Workers, Age Differences
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Fang, Yu-Shen; Lee, Lung-Sheng – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: Applications of online Second Life (SL) prevail over the world. The purpose of this paper is to make a review and synthesis of recent research studies on SL. Design/methodology/approach: Documental analysis is employed. Totally, 135 research publications, published in 2006-2008, are reviewed and synthesized. Findings: Findings are as…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Methodology, Literature Reviews, Research Reports
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Varol, Filiz; Colburn, Linda K. – AACE Journal, 2007
The purpose of this study was to investigate the critical attributes of mathematical software designed for children between the ages of four and seven. This study sought to offer guidelines that will assist software designers in the design of developmentally appropriate educational software. In addition, teachers and parents may benefit from this…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Young Children, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Klopfer, Eric; Yoon, Susan; Um, Tricia – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2005
In this paper, we report on a program of study called Adventures in Modeling that challenges the traditional scientific method approach in science classrooms using StarLogo modeling software. Drawing upon previous successful efforts with older students, and the related work of other projects working with younger students, we explore: (a) What can…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Grade 5, Grade 7, Models
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Russian Education and Society, 2004
In examining the characteristics of students' dealing with the Internet it is of special interest to look at how they use it as a means of interaction. This article examines the developmental characteristics of person's entry into virtual communication and its temporal intensiveness; the communicative intention that conditions it; the content and…
Descriptors: Interaction, Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Foreign Countries