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Llamas-Nistal, Martin; Fernandez-Iglesias, Manuel J.; Gonzalez-Tato, Juan; Mikic-Fonte, Fernando A. – Computers & Education, 2013
Existing e-assessment tools may not be a panacea to address all assessment situations, as students might find the traditional pen-and-paper approach to provide their answers more convenient than typing them online. For example, constructed response or essay-based assessments will require the active participation of students and lecturers to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, Grading
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Kuo, Fan-Ray; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Lee, Chun-Chia – Computers & Education, 2012
Fostering problem-solving abilities has long been recognized as an important issue in education; however, past studies have shown that it is difficult and challenging to find effective learning strategies or tools for improving students' problem-solving abilities. To cope with this problem, in this study, a hybrid approach that integrates the…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Experimental Groups, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving
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Matzat, U. – Computers & Education, 2013
This article examines whether a mixture of virtual and real-life interaction--in contrast to purely virtual interaction--among some members of online communities for teachers is beneficial for all teachers' professional development in the whole community. Earlier research indicated that blended communities tend to face fewer trust and free rider…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Blended Learning, Internet, Computer Mediated Communication
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Wu, Jen-Her; Tennyson, Robert D.; Hsia, Tzyh-Lih – Computers & Education, 2010
This study proposes a research model that examines the determinants of student learning satisfaction in a blended e-learning system (BELS) environment, based on social cognitive theory. The research model is tested using a questionnaire survey of 212 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to test the reliability and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Self Efficacy, Student Motivation, Program Effectiveness
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Abdulwahed, Mahmoud; Nagy, Zoltan K. – Computers & Education, 2011
This paper introduces a novel model of laboratory education, namely the TriLab. The model is based on recent advances in ICT and implements a three access modes to the laboratory experience (virtual, hands-on and remote) in one software package. A review of the three modes is provided with highlights of advantages and disadvantages of each mode.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Science Laboratories, Cognitive Psychology
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Lopez-Fernandez, Olatz; Rodriguez-Illera, Jose Luis – Computers & Education, 2009
Digital learner portfolios are of growing importance in higher education as the sector seeks new teaching-learning-assessment methods which promote students' autonomy as managers of their own virtual learning environment. The purpose of this study was to analyse descriptively the undergraduate students' perceptions, attitudes and behaviour when…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness