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Heller, Rachelle S. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Reviews current literature in the fields of computer science and education that is related to the structure and use of hypermedia; discusses discovery and incidental learning; examines the nature of the environment and of the learner; describes implications for the design of hypermedia-assisted instruction (HAI); and suggests further research…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Discovery Learning, Hypermedia
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Ester, Don P. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study that compared the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and lecture approaches in teaching vocal anatomy and function to 60 undergraduate music students with different learning styles. Highlights include background on learning styles, implications for the use of CAI with various learning styles, and recommendations…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education
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Thomas, Rex; Hooper, Elizabeth – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1991
Discusses and defines computer-based instructional simulations based on a review and analysis of computer-based simulation studies found in the literature. Simulation studies are classified and analyzed according to the instructional function for which the simulation was used, and needed research is suggested. (36 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Gay, Geri; Grosz-Ngate, Maria – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Describes a study that investigated the activities of engineering students working on a collaborative design project in a distributed multimedia environment. Topics discussed include learning as a social process; face-to-face and video communication; problem-solving techniques; use of interactive media; the construction of knowledge; and group…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning
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Beasley, Robert E.; Waugh, Michael E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Describes a study of 61 undergraduates that investigated the effects of hypermedia content-structure focusing on learner's structural knowledge acquisition, retention, and disorientation. Use of a Completely Randomized Multivariate Analysis of Variance design for hypothesis testing is explained and implications for hypermedia design are discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Correlation, Courseware
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Szabo, Michael; Poohkay, Brent – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Describes a cognitive study of undergraduate elementary education majors that was conducted to understand the effects of computer animation on student learning and student reactions. A mathematics lesson was developed and tested in three instructional formats: text only, text plus static graphics, and text plus computer animation. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Graphic Arts
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Toomey, Ron; Ketterer, Kim – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Provides an account of how three elementary school teachers, two in Australia and one in the United States, used multimedia to enhance student learning. Topics include a historical context of trends in school computing, computer-enhanced learning, reflective learning, concept development, cooperative learning, and learning planning skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning, Educational Trends
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Baird, William E.; Silvern, Steven B. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Describes a study of college students that investigated the interaction between instructional mode and testing mode. Computer learning and testing versus paper-and-pencil methods are compared, and treatments for the experimental and control groups are described. Areas for further research are suggested. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
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Keller, Janet K. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Reviews current research on effective strategies in teaching Logo that promote transfer of learning. Highlights include transfer theory; teacher intervention; the need for structured Logo environments; mediated instruction; teacher-designed microworlds; the role of peers in the learning process; and assessment of Logo learning. (34 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Design
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Swan, Karen; Mitrani, Marco – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Discussion of changes in learning as a result of computer-assisted instruction focuses on a study that compared interactions between at-risk high school students and teachers. Use of two different integrated learning systems with interactions between the same students and teachers during traditional classroom instruction was examined. (Contains 26…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Educational Change
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McCoy, Leah P. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Examines research on computer-based mathematics learning in the context of constructivist learning and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. The reviewed studies examined the effectiveness of computer software in the three categories of programming, computer-assisted instruction, and mathematical tools. Future research is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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Weller, Herman G. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
This article is a review of the impact upon science learning of classroom and laboratory uses of computers in grades K-16 as revealed by published, peer-reviewed research from 1988-95. Highlights include problems with media-comparison studies, computer-assisted instruction, computer simulations, microcomputer-based laboratories, interactive video,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
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Berson, Michael J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Examines the literature on the effectiveness of computers in social studies instruction and learning. Topics include drill and practice, tutorials, study guides, games and simulations, inquiry and problem solving, graphics, and word processing and writing. Contains 58 references. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation