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Direct linkMayrath, Michael C.; Traphagan, Tomoko; Jarmon, Leslie; Trivedi, Avani; Resta, Paul – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
Substantial evidence now supports pedagogical applications of virtual worlds; however, most research supporting virtual worlds for education has been conducted using researcher-developed Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVE). Second Life (SL) is a MUVE that has been adopted by a large number of academic institutions; however, little research has…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Instructional Design, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment
Peer reviewedGonzalez, Gerardo M.; Birch, Marc A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
This study evaluated three tutorial modules, equivalent in content but different in mode of presentation, for introducing elementary statistics concepts. Fifty-seven college students participated in one of four randomly assigned conditions: paper-and-pencil, basic computerized, computerized multimedia, or control group. Participant evaluations…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedHythecker, Velma I.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1985
Describes a study that involved development and evaluation of a training module that uses computer assisted instruction and cooperative learning to facilitate acquisition of learning strategies by university students. Results reveal strategy training with the module enhanced performance on free recall tests. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Learning Modules
Peer reviewedPuntambekar, 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
Peer reviewedSchnackernberg, Heidi L.; Chin, Kevin; Luppincini, Rocci J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
Evaluates an interactive, instructional Web site that teaches the basic tenets of human performance technology. The methodology, based on a combination of heuristic and formative evaluation techniques, involved measuring attitudinal reactions to the Web site, learning gains from performance scores on practice exercise, and content, navigation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Design Requirements, Educational Technology, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBecker, Henry Jay – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Discusses the use and advantages of integrated learning systems (ILSs) in elementary and middle grades, and reanalyzes 30 evaluations of ILSs by using effect size statistics. Research problems are described, including poor evaluation designs and inadequate data collection and analysis; and a table summarizes the ILS research reports and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis, Effect Size
