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An Approach to Encouraging and Evaluating Learner's Knowledge Contribution in Web-Based Collaborative Learning
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Lan, Yu-Feng; Lin, Pin-Chuan; Hung, Chun-Ling – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
Although previous research has demonstrated learning benefits for both instructors and students in the web-based collaborative learning environments, one of them major difficulties is the lack of a practical approach to assist teachers in evaluating the knowledge contribution of learners. A novel method of merging multi-modes of assessment and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Programming, Databases, Web Sites
Programming in Pairs with Alice to Improve Confidence, Enjoyment, and Achievement
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Bishop-Clark, Cathy; Courte, Jill; Howard, Elizabeth V. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
Students in an introductory computing class participated in a study investigating the impact of using a graphics programming environment (Alice) and pair-programming on confidence, enjoyment and achievement. Sixty-four participants completed a short questionnaire and a content pre-test about computer programming concepts. Students were then…
Descriptors: Programming, Group Activities, Participant Satisfaction, Undergraduate Students
The Relative Instructional Efficiency of Small Group Computer-Based Training.
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Shlechter, Theodore M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1990
Describes three experiments which examined the relative instructional effectiveness of using small group computer-based training (CBT) and individual CBT in a military setting. Retention abilities are tested in two of the experiments, pretests and posttests are described, cost effectiveness is discussed, and cooperative learning is considered. (25…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware
Learning with Computers in Small Groups: Cognitive and Affective Outcomes.
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Mevarech, Zemira R.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1991
Examines the effects of cooperative and individualistic computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs on cognitive and affective variables in Israeli grade six mathematics classes. Analyses of the data indicate that students who used CAI for drill and practice in pairs performed better than students who used the same program individually. (30…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, Analysis of Covariance, Cognitive Processes
Hypertext and the Study Strategies of Preservice Teachers: Issues in Instructional Hypertext Design.
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Kelly, Anthony E.; O'Donnell, Angela – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Describes research that investigated the study strategies of preservice teachers through the use of a hypertext program that monitored lecture note review strategies of individuals and dyads. Highlights include learning from lectures; the use of pretest information; and differences in dyad and individual review strategies. (Contains 28…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education
Dyadic vs. Individual Practice with Exploratory and Directive Mathematics Tutors.
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Yadrick, Robert M.; Regian, J. Wesley; Connolly-Gomez, Catherine; Robertson-Schule, Linda – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1997
Compared performance of low-aptitude remedial adults learning to solve mathematics word problems. Participants worked either alone or as collaborative dyads and received instruction/practice using either the Word Problem-Solving Environment (WPSE), an exploratory system over which learners exercise control, or Solver, a structured and directive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Adult Students, Aptitude Treatment Interaction