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Questions and Highlights in CAI Modules.

Schloss, Patrick J.; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1985

Describes three studies conducted at Pennsylvania State University to determine the effects on achievement and student satisfaction of various ratios of questions or highlights to text in computer assisted instruction (CAI) modules; question or highlight placement; and having questions or highlights on same or following page of target text. (MBR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cues, Instructional Design

Claims of Improved Academic Performance--The Questions You Should Ask.

Smith, Richard Alan – Computing Teacher, 1988

Discusses how to examine and evaluate claims of improved academic performance in advertisements for computer-assisted instruction. Highlights include the proper use of comparison groups; types of statistical analyses; the Hawthorne effect; the interpretation of scores; interpreting graphic presentations; tests of significance; and cost…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Advertising, Comparative Analysis