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Peer reviewedLiu, Min – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
Describes a study of graduate students that investigated whether a lengthened HyperCard stack treatment could promote problem-solving ability and reduce computer anxiety. The study was based on previous research that compared BASIC programming with HyperCard. Highlights include authoring languages and the effect of different instructional formats…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedThomas, Rex A.; Upah, Sylvester C., Jr. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
A study of college students revealed weaknesses in learning strategies and metacognitive skills. The students' experience using LOOPS simulation software to create program loops suggests that computer programming coursework may have substantial value for non-majors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Educational Benefits
Peer reviewedWalsh, Thomas E., Jr. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
This literature review examines the contribution of the LOGO programming language toward facilitating elementary school students' learning and in promoting problem-solving skills. Topics addressed include positive and negative effects of LOGO use; LOGO theory and development; transfer of LOGO skills; and support for structured, teacher-mediated…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Geometry
Peer reviewedMann, Bruce L. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study that was conducted to determine how temporal sound affected students' attention to critical information from a computer interface. Design issues are addressed, including modality, verbal information, constructivism, authoring software, expressiveness, and gender; and results are discussed that indicate temporal sound may help…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Attention Control, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedMcCoy, 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
Peer reviewedShih, Yu-Fen; Alessi, Stephen M. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study investigating the effects of conceptual models (computer graphics and animation) on learning and transfer of code evaluation and generation skills of novice programmers; changes in declarative knowledge during skill acquisition; relationships between the quality of subjects' mental models and performance in skill learning and…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Higher Education
