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Sarwar, Binesh; Zulfiqar, Salman; Aziz, Saira; Ejaz Chandia, Khurram – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2019
The adoption level of emerging web technologies is rapidly growing in educational settings. Given the widespread popularity of social media, it has become essential to understand and adopt social media sites to develop future educational plans as well as deploy current course material on new technologies. This article addresses the issue of…
Descriptors: Social Media, Cooperative Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Bullying
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Jongsma, Mirella V.; Scholten, Danny J.; van Muijlwijk-Koezen, Jacqueline E.; Meeter, Martijn – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
In recent years, the technical possibilities of educational technologies regarding online peer feedback have developed rapidly. However, the impact of online peer feedback activities compared to traditional offline variants has not specifically been meta-analyzed. Therefore, the aim of the current meta-analysis is to do an in-depth comparison…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Feedback (Response), Computer Mediated Communication, Technology Uses in Education
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Tan, Seng Chee; Wang, Xinghua; Li, Lu – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
This study explored the development trajectory of shared epistemic agency in online collaborative learning through epistemic network analysis and lag sequential analysis. It was carried out in a postgraduate course with 14 in-service teachers. Drawing on the online discussion data from six sessions and the participants' academic scores, this study…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Epistemology, Personal Autonomy, Online Courses
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Reychav, Iris; Raban, Daphne Ruth; McHaney, Roger – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2018
The current empirical study examines relationships between network measures and learning performance from a social network analysis perspective. We collected computerized, networking data to analyze how 401 junior high students connected to classroom peers using text- and video-based material on iPads. Following a period of computerized…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Social Media
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Brosnan, Mark; Joiner, Richard; Gavin, Jeff; Crook, Charles; Maras, Pam; Guiller, Jane; Scott, Adrian J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
This article compares the use of the Internet during the first year of university education of students who have pathological levels of Internet anxiety with those who do not. Two hundred and sixteen first year psychology students (females 184, males 32) were surveyed for their levels of Internet-related anxiety, from which 12 (5.6%) were…
Descriptors: Internet, Anxiety, Pathology, College Freshmen
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Lou, Lai Lei; Yan, Zheng; Nickerson, Amanda; McMorris, Robert – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
College students are using social network sites such as Facebook to communicate with their families and friends. However, empirical evidence is needed to examine whether there exists a reciprocal relationship between students' use of social network sites and their psychological well-being. The present study focused on two reciprocally-related…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, College Freshmen, Structural Equation Models, Academic Achievement
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Xu, Yaoying – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using Tablet PC to provide feedback on student engagement and achievement in hybrid special education courses. Student engagement was determined by the number of hits and postings in online discussions. Student achievements were compared through pre- and post-tests on course content areas,…
Descriptors: Special Education, Graduate Study, Blended Learning, Graduate Students
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Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Lowe, Constance A.; Anderson, Terry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Looks for appropriate interaction analysis/content analysis techniques that assist in examining the negotiation of meaning and coconstruction of knowledge in collaborative learning environments facilitated by computer conferencing. Reviews strengths and shortcomings of existing interaction analysis techniques and proposes a new model based on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Mediated Communication, Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment
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Eastmond, Dan – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Explains essential factors found in recent research for student accomplishment in Web-based degree programs and how these can be facilitated in the course level through instructional design, teaching, and technical assistance. Examines academic and administrative services at the institutional level, and explains factors of both types, with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education
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Mayer, Richard E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Gives an introduction to three articles addressing the potential value of a network of after-school computer clubs called the Fifth Dimension. The articles demonstrate improvements in computer literacy (near transfer), ability to understand arithmetic and word problems (medium transfer), and reading and mathematics achievement (far transfer). (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Computer Literacy
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Blanton, William E.; Moorman, Gary B.; Hayes, Bobbie A.; Warner, Mark L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Examines the effects of participation in the Fifth Dimension after-school computer program on far transfer achievement in the subject areas of reading and math. Provides evidence that children who participate in the Fifth Dimension master knowledge and skill structures and acquire practices that mediate their performance on global measures of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Computer Literacy
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Mayer, Richard E.; Quilici, Jill; Moreno, Roxana; Duran, Richard; Woodbridge, Scott; Simon, Rebecca; Sanchez, David; Lavezzo, Amy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Children who attended the Fifth Dimension after-school computer club at least 10 times during the 1994-95 school year performed better on word problem comprehension tests than did non-participating children. Results support the hypothesis that experience in using computer software in the Fifth Dimension club produces measurable, resilient, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Programs, Clubs, Comparative Analysis
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Johnson, Genevieve Marie – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
One hundred sixty students in an educational psychology course used WebCT Discussions to satisfy one of two study group conditions, reciprocal peer questioning or mnemonic devices. Students made postings according to their assigned study strategy in order to facilitate the learning of their group. At the end of the academic term, student…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Rating Scales, Mnemonics, Educational Psychology
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Swan, Karen; Shea, Peter; Fredericksen, Eric; Pickett, Alexandra; Pelz, William; Maher, Greg – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Examines factors affecting the success of asynchronous online learning both through a review of the research and through an empirical investigation of student perceptions and course design factors in one of the largest asynchronous learning networks in the United States. Reveals that three such factors-consistency in course design, contact with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication