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Harasym, Peter H.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1993
Discussion of the use of human markers to mark responses on write-in questions focuses on a study that determined the feasibility of using a computer program to mark write-in responses for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination. The computer performance was compared with that of physician markers. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation

Pivik, Jayne; McComas, Joan; Macfarlane, Ian; Laflamme, Marc – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Describes the design and evaluation of a desktop virtual reality program that was developed to teach children about the accessibility and attitudinal barriers encountered by their peers with mobility impairments. Investigated attitudes, grade levels, familiarity with individuals with a disability, and gender. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware

Puntambekar, Sadhana; du Boulay, Benedict – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Describes and evaluates Metacognition in Studying from Texts (MIST), a system that helps students develop metacognitive skills by providing a process-based interface and support for collaboration and reflection. A study of 20 ninth graders determined that high ability students used the interface and intervention productively, but that low ability…
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces