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Chew, Chiou Sheng; Wu, Wen-Chi Vivian; Idris, Norisma; Loh, Er Fu; Chua, Yan Piaw – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
The purpose of this study was to design and develop a theory-based summary writing online tool, named Summary Writing-Pal (SW-PAL), to assist English as a second language students in improving their summary writing. It also evaluates the effectiveness of SW-PAL in enhancing the students' summary writing performance and examines their perceptions…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Writing Instruction, English Language Learners, College Students
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Reed, W. Michael; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
University students (n=15) were asked how a hypermedia program's features reflected 4 theoretical constructs, 2 linear models (semantic networks, frames/scripts), and 2 nonlinear models (concept maps and schemata). Regardless of hypermedia experience, students cited more linear than nonlinear models, suggesting that more experience in programming,…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Concept Mapping
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Schwartz, Neil H.; Stroud, Michael; Hong, Namsoo S.; Lee, Tiffany; Scott, Brianna; McGee, Steven M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
This investigation was designed to determine the influence of metaphorical priming on students' comprehension of issues and concepts pertaining to the U.S. Constitution when students studied the subject matter in a problem-based hypermedia instructional system. Sixty-five high school seniors studied the system for 5 days after receiving relevant,…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Hypermedia, Instructional Systems, High School Seniors