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Dietrich, Suzanne W.; Goelman, Don; Borror, Connie M.; Crook, Sharon M. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2015
Database technology affects many disciplines beyond computer science and business. This paper describes two animations developed with images and color that visually and dynamically introduce fundamental relational database concepts and querying to students of many majors. The goal is for educators in diverse academic disciplines to incorporate the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Database Management Systems, Courseware, Majors (Students)
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Formica, Sarah P.; Easley, Jessica L.; Spraker, Mark C. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2010
To determine whether teaching an introductory physics course with a traditional lecture style or with Just-in-Time teaching (a student-centered, interactive-engagement style) will help students to better understand Newtonian concepts, such as Newton's Third Law, 222 students in introductory physics courses taught by traditional lecture styles and…
Descriptors: Physics, Lecture Method, Introductory Courses, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Schwab, Charles V.; Freeman, Steven A. – Journal of Extension, 2011
An important component of the safe operation of agricultural equipment is the ability to read and understand universal symbols. The Internet educational module is designed to help participants recognize these symbols. The impact of using it was evaluated using a field trial study. Assessment consisted of pre- and post-tests. Youth who had access…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Materials, Internet, Agricultural Education
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McGloin, Joe; And Others – Evaluation Review, 1996
The accuracy of a subject-generated coding system for anonymous questionnaire responses was studied using a collateral, anonymous sticker identification system as a standard. Results with 745 middle school students who took pretests and posttests show the effectiveness of the subject-generated coding system. (SLD)
Descriptors: Coding, Elementary School Students, Identification, Middle School Students
Fitzgerald, Gail E.; Standifer, Rhetta; Semrau, Louis P.; Johnson, Jodi – 1998
This paper reports the results of observation skills training via an interactive multimedia training program for preservice teachers at Lincoln University (Missouri). The training program provides multiple videos for users to practice six types of observation methodologies, comparisons to "expert" data, and on-line access to procedural…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Coding, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction