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Jennifer Francois – ProQuest LLC, 2021
While recent research has shown that multimodal feedback and use of formulaic sequences (FS) are effective in improving student performance on writing tasks, there is a dearth of studies on the impact of these aspects on computer-based academic speaking assessments. This dissertation seeks to fill this gap by examining the impact of both…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Andreasen, Heidi – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Reading comprehension is a multidimensional process and a key component of this process is the activation of prior knowledge in the comprehension of text. This study utilized video clips as a means to anchor instruction and assist struggling middle-level readers in comprehending text. Participants in this study were 17 seventh- and eighth-grade…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Reading Comprehension, Prior Learning, Reading Instruction
Gawlik, Christina L. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Online assessments afford many advantages for teachers and students. Okolo (2006) stated, "As the power, sophistication, and availability of technology have increased in the classroom, online assessments have become a viable tool for providing the type of frequent and dynamic assessment information that educators need to guide instructional…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Video Technology, Curriculum Development, Preservice Teachers