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Wu, Bian; Yu, Xiaoxue; Gu, Xiaoqing – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
With the availability of low-cost high-quality head-mounted displays (HMDs) since 2013, there is a growing body of literature investigating the impact of immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology on education. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize the findings on the overall effects of IVR using HMDs compared to less immersive desktop virtual…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Comparative Analysis
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Costa, Joana M.; Miranda, Guilhermina L. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2017
This paper presents the results of a systematic review of the literature, including a meta-analysis, about the effectiveness of the use of Alice software in programming learning when compared to the use of a conventional programming language. Our research included studies published between the years 2000 and 2014 in the main databases. We gathered…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Programming, Computer Science Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Chen, Sherry – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses the effects of individual differences and cognitive styles on student learning in hypermedia programs and presents a cognitive model to illustrate how students with different cognitive styles react to non-linear learning in hypermedia by analyzing the findings of previous studies. Suggests implications for the design of hypermedia…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Kember, David; Kemp, Neale – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1989
Discussion of computer-aided publishing hardware and software emphasizes their impact on the production of printed learning materials, especially for distance education and self-instructional texts. Highlights include desktop publishing; electronic publishing; typographic design considerations; distinguishing textual features; implications for…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Distance Education, Electronic Publishing
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Megarry, Jacquetta – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1988
Describes hypertext as software that improves the learner's control over a knowledge base, and discusses the role hypertext could play in compact disc technologies. Digital multimedia learning materials are discussed; relationships among data, information, knowledge, and expertise are explored; and examples of applications of compact disc media…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Data Processing, Information Systems
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Bottino, Rosa Maria; Forcheri, Paola; Molfino, Maria Teresa – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1998
Discusses the peculiarity of information technology transfer in schools as opposed to the transfer of technology in companies. Central problems of educational technology transfer are indicated. A typology of approaches to the transfer of technology from research to school is discussed, and a table shows actors and actions at different stages in…
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Robinson, Brent – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1985
Considers demands on the reader of printed material displayed on the video screen. Ways that electronic media can engender and foster reading skills are discussed, including use of graphics in video displays and ways educationalists may contribute to development of videotext and software to teach reading. (40 references) (MBR)
Descriptors: Auditory Stimuli, Computer Software, Design Preferences, Display Systems