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Gala, Núria; Billami, Mokhtar B.; François, Thomas; Bernhard, Delphine – Research-publishing.net, 2015
Computational tools and resources play an important role for vocabulary acquisition. Although a large variety of dictionaries and learning games are available, few resources provide information about the complexity of a word, either for learning or for comprehension. The idea here is to use frequency counts combined with intralexical variables to…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Lexicology, Difficulty Level, Word Frequency
Rowley, Jennifer; O'Dea, Jennifer – Australian Teacher Education Association, 2009
Enhancing learning and teaching in blended learning environments is a strategic goal of The University of Sydney as eLearning continues to grow. Blackboard (WebCT) was integrated into the undergraduate Bachelor of Education program curricula through e-readings, discussion boards, lectures and online assessment tasks. The study was undertaken among…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Blended Learning, Music Education, Student Attitudes
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Viau, Rolland; Larivee, Jacques – Computers and Education, 1993
Objectives of this study were to create a prototype of an interactive hypermedia textbook and to explore the relationships between learners' performance and use of available learning tools (i.e., textbook glossary and navigation map). The effects of prior knowledge on textbook use and performance were also investigated. (11 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Courseware, Glossaries
Williams, Douglas C.; Hemstreet, Susan; Liu, Min; Smith, Vickie Dunlevy – 1998
This study investigated the use of tools and design features as employed in a problem-based learning (PBL) environment and their effectiveness on seventh grade students' learning of science concepts. Specifically, the study examined: (1) the effect of the computer-supported PBL environment on the achievement of middle school students; (2) the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Environment