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A New "Moodle" Module Supporting Automatic Verification of VHDL-Based Assignments
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Gutierrez, Eladio; Trenas, Maria A.; Ramos, Julian; Corbera, Francisco; Romero, Sergio – Computers & Education, 2010
This work describes a new "Moodle" module developed to give support to the practical content of a basic computer organization course. This module goes beyond the mere hosting of resources and assignments. It makes use of an automatic checking and verification engine that works on the VHDL designs submitted by the students. The module automatically…
Descriptors: Assignments, Teamwork, Units of Study, Educational Assessment
"There Was a Lot of Learning Going on" Using a Digital Medium to Support Learning in a Professional Course for New HE Lecturers
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Chesney, Sarah; Marcangelo, Caroline – Computers & Education, 2010
This small scale action research study investigated the experiences of learners over two iterations as they completed a patchwork text assignment within the digital medium of a personal learning system (PLS). The aim was to investigate the extent to which using a PLS can facilitate formative and collaborative feedback to assist student learning. A…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Action Research, Focus Groups, Cooperative Learning
The Interactivity Effect in Multimedia Learning
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Evans, Chris; Gibbons, Nicola J. – Computers & Education, 2007
The aim of this study was to determine whether the addition of interactivity to a computer-based learning package enhances the learning process. A sample of 33 (22 male and 11 female) undergraduates on a Business and Management degree used a multimedia system to learn about the operation of a bicycle pump. The system consisted of a labelled…
Descriptors: Memory, Learning Modules, Problem Solving, Multimedia Materials
Computerized Adaptive Tutorials to Improve and Assess Problem-Solving Skills
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Nirmalakhandan, N. – Computers & Education, 2007
Recent research studies have reported on how novices and experts differ in storing, organizing, and retrieving subject matter knowledge and on how they apply their knowledge to solve new problems. These findings have been integrated and implemented in a computer environment to help novices improve their problem-solving skills. An outline of this…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Student Attitudes
Computers and Undergraduate Mathematics 2: On the Desktop.
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Crowe, David; Zand, Hossein – Computers & Education, 2001
Discusses the use of computers in undergraduate mathematics. Highlights include external software, including spreadsheets and theorem provers; computer generated assessment; multimedia software; computer programming languages; geometric visualization tools; computer algebra systems; and examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, and…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
Self Test: A Flexible Self Assessment Package for Distance and Other Learners.
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Taylor, Janet A. – Computers & Education, 1998
Presents a new self-assessment package designed primarily for distance students to assess their readiness or mastery of particular topics; it allows a student to self-grade a series of questions, offering flexibility and the opportunity to be awarded partial credit. Results of evaluation conducted with engineering students studying mathematics…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Engineering Education, Higher Education