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The Efficacy of a Low-Level Program Visualization Tool for Teaching Programming Concepts to Novice C Programmers.
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Smith, Philip A.; Webb, Geoffrey I. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Describes "Glass-box Interpreter" a low-level program visualization tool called Bradman designed to provide a conceptual model of C program execution for novice programmers and makes visible aspects of the programming process normally hidden from the user. Presents an experiment that tests the efficacy of Bradman, and provides…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
Evaluating the Instructional Efficacy of Computer-Mediated Interactive Multimedia: Comparing Three Elementary Statistics Tutorial Modules.
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Gonzalez, Gerardo M.; Birch, Marc A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
This study evaluated three tutorial modules, equivalent in content but different in mode of presentation, for introducing elementary statistics concepts. Fifty-seven college students participated in one of four randomly assigned conditions: paper-and-pencil, basic computerized, computerized multimedia, or control group. Participant evaluations…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Instructional Effectiveness
Adapting Work Simulations for Schools.
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Ferrari, Michel; Taylor, Roger; VanLehn, Kurt – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Analyzes computer-based simulations of workplaces to determine potential problems that might impede their use in school-to-work programs. Simulations were classified according to type and critiqued regarding common usage problems. Concludes that simulations can play an important role in school-to-work transition programs, even if not specifically…
Descriptors: Career Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Effects of Overviews and Computer Experience on Learning from Hypertext.
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Brinkerhoff, Jonathan D.; Klein, James D.; Koroghlanian, Carol M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
Examines effects of overview mode and computer experience on achievement, attitude and instructional time in a hypertext learning environment. Results indicated participants with high computer experience learned more from the program than those with low experience. Participants receiving structured or unstructured overview spent significantly more…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Beyond Butlers: Intelligent Agents as Mentors.
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Baylor, Amy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Discusses pedagogical issues for intelligent agents to successfully serve as mentors for educational purposes. Examines broader issues about the nature or persona necessary for an intelligent agent as mentor, incorporating usability and human-computer interaction issues such as the anthropomorphic qualities of the agent and the social relationship…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Expert Systems
An Attempt To Design Synchronous Collaborative Learning Environments for Peer Dyads on the World Wide Web.
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Lee, Fong-Lok; Liang, Steven; Chan, Tak-Wai – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Describes the design, implementation, and preliminary evaluation of three synchronous distributed learning prototype systems: Co-Working System, Working Along System, and Hybrid System. Each supports a particular style of interaction, referred to a socio-activity learning model, between members of student dyads (pairs). All systems were…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design