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Chen, Hong-Ren – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
Recognition of students' facial expressions can be used to understand their level of attention. In a traditional classroom setting, teachers guide the classes and continuously monitor and engage the students to evaluate their understanding and progress. Given the current popularity of e-learning environments, it has become important to assess the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interactive Video, Computer Software Evaluation, Distance Education
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Murray, Melissa; Tenenbaum, Gerson – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
Physical activity participation rates in the United States have been in steady decline for the last 25 years, so much so that 60% of youth ages 9-13 years get no physical activity outside of school. This state of inactivity indicates that promoting participation in physical activity at a young age is of importance. For the present study, a…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Self Efficacy, Epistemology, Physical Fitness
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Graham, Charles R.; Tripp, Tonya; Wentworth, Nancy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
This study explores the efforts at Brigham Young University to improve preservice candidates' technology integration using the Teacher Work Sample (TWS) as an assessment tool. Baseline data that was analyzed from 95 TWSs indicated that students were predominantly using technology for productivity and information presentation purposes even though…
Descriptors: Field Instruction, Work Sample Tests, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
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Anderson, Susan E.; Maninger, Robert M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
This study investigated changes in and factors related to students' technology-related abilities, beliefs, and intentions. Participants were 76 preservice teachers who responded to pre- and post-course surveys while taking an introductory educational technology course. Statistically significant changes were found in students' perceived abilities,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Preservice Teachers, Access to Computers
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Kay, Robin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2007
Previous research on the effect of technology-based preservice education programs has been assessed by examining changes in computer ability and attitudes. Systematic exploration looking at the effect of these programs on computer use has been noticeably absent. In addition, the role of emotions and use of computers has been largely ignored with…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Computer Uses in Education, Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers
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Rowley, Kurt; Meyer, Nick – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
A Computer Tutor for Writers (CTW) was designed to provide procedural facilitation to high school students while they learn the skills and knowledge associated with composition writing. Four previous year-long studies helped identify how to facilitate specific elements of the writing process. The CTW was designed to combine lessons learned from…
Descriptors: Writing Achievement, Achievement Gains, Writing Processes, Writing Assignments