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Belland, John C.; And Others – Educational Communication and Technology, 1985
This study was conducted to test three hypotheses: that moderate levels of external pacing of a microcomputer instructional program would result in more effective learning; that moderate levels of external pacing would improve learning time efficiency; and that lower achievers may have to be forced into further instruction. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Instruction
Carrier, Carol; And Others – Educational Communication and Technology, 1985
Describes a study of sixth graders which was conducted to determine whether general ability or locus of control influences selection of instructional options in a computer-based lesson on four propaganda techniques used in advertisements, and whether the selection of options increases achievement on tests involving classification of new items.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation
