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Impact of Using iPad Tablets in a Construction Communication Graphics Class: Evaluation Based on System Usability Scale
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Escamilla, Edelmiro F.; Ostadalimakhmalbaf, Mohammadreza; Pariafsai, Fatemeh; Ranka, Nikhil; Danesh, Mohammadmehdi; Naderi Alizadeh, Mohammadhossein – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2018
As the construction industry advances technologically, it becomes imperative to introduce the respective information technology tools to present-day curriculum. This research study was conducted to identify any significant differences in student performance contributed by using an information technology tool, specifically the Apple® iPad® tablet.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
The Impact of the Affinity Learning Authoring Tool on Student Learning
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Soh, Leen-Kiat; Fowler, David; Zygielbaum, Art I. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2008
Affinity Learning is a system that allows the user to build a lesson on a subject matter by breaking it down into concepts, misconceptions, assessments, and remediation steps. Examples and questions can also used in these components. Affinity Learning has been found to be effective and can offer critical insights to student learning strategies.…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Instructional Effectiveness, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Learning Modules
On the Educational Uses of Computer-Generated Cartoon Faces.
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Pickover, Clifford A. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1985
Focuses on use of computer-drawn faces to explore visualization in learning and for presenting multivariate data. Prior and new research are reviewed and future applications are discussed. "Autocorrelation-face," a graphics representation created from mathematical analysis of voice input, and its potential as a learning aid for the deaf are…
Descriptors: Adults, Cartoons, Children, Computer Graphics
Sign Language for K-8 Mathematics by 3D Interactive Animation
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Adamo-Villani, Nicoletta; Doublestein, John; Martin, Zachary – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2005
We present a new highly interactive computer animation tool to increase the mathematical skills of deaf children. We aim at increasing the effectiveness of (hearing) parents in teaching arithmetic to their deaf children, and the opportunity of deaf children to learn arithmetic via interactive media. Using state-of-the-art computer animation…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Sign Language, Computer Graphics, Animation
The Use of Macintosh Authoring Languages in Effective Computer-Assisted Instruction.
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Cook, E. K. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1990
This survey of authoring languages that are used in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) highlights recent developments in Macintosh authoring languages and discusses their use in courseware development. CAI effectiveness is defined, advantages and disadvantages of CAI are described, and future research needs are suggested. (27 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
A Computerized Procedure for Teaching Letter Formation Skills to Mentally Retarded Individuals.
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Brewer, Neil; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1990
Describes a microcomputer-based procedure that used a digitized graphics tablet to teach letter formation skills to moderately and severely retarded students aged 8-19. Handwriting instruction is discussed; modeling of the letters, corrective feedback, and reinforcement techniques are explained; and results of pretests and posttests are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Feedback, Handwriting