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Improving Teaching and Learning of Computer Programming through the Use of the Second Life Virtual World
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Esteves, Micaela; Fonseca, Benjamim; Morgado, Leonel; Martins, Paulo – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
The emergence of new technologies such as three-dimensional virtual worlds brings new opportunities for teaching and learning. We conducted an action research approach to the analysis of how teaching and learning of computer programming at the university level could be developed within the Second Life virtual world. Results support the notion that…
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Programming, Barriers
A Comparison of Demonstration and Tutorials in Photo Editing Instruction
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Akbiyik, Cenk – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
Throughout this study, tutorial and demonstration methods in photo editing instruction were compared. The instruction method was the independent variable of the study while cognitive load, state anxiety level, student performance, student achievement, and task duration were dependent variables. The research was conducted with 62 undergraduate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Computer Science Education
Developing the Use of IT within Mathematics through Action Research.
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Tanner, Howard – Computers and Education, 1992
Describes the Information Technology (IT) in Mathematics Project in Great Britain, which surveyed the extent to which IT was used in the teaching of mathematics and examined the extent to which IT skills could or should be taught within mathematics. Experiences with spreadsheets and LOGO are described. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
Framing Work-Integrated E-Learning with Techno-Pedagogical Genres
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Svensson, Lars; Ostlund, Christian – Educational Technology & Society, 2007
Distance Educational Practice is today supported by a range of information systems (IS) design theories. Still, there are surprisingly few strong pedagogical ideas and constructs that are communicated across distance educational institutions. Instead it is often the technology, the software and the medium that is at the centre of attention as we…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Electronic Publishing, College Students, Action Research
An Action Research Approach to the Design, Development and Evaluation of an Interactive E-Learning Tutorial in a Cognitive Domain
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de Villiers, M. Ruth – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2007
The teaching and learning of a complex section in "Theoretical Computer Science 1" in a distance-education context at the University of South Africa (UNISA) has been enhanced by a supplementary e-learning application called "Relations," which interactively teaches mathematical skills in a cognitive domain. It has tutorial and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Instructional Design, Action Research, Computer Assisted Instruction
Evolving a Facilitation Process towards Student Centred Learning: A Case Study in Computing
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Griffiths, Gary; Oates, Briony J.; Lockyer, Mike – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2007
This paper discusses our experiences in moving to student centred learning. It describes the action research approach and the context for the module at Masters level in systems analysis and design. It discusses the learning materials provided as an alternative to lectures, including a book, a set of videos, courseware and a web site. The initial…
Descriptors: Systems Analysis, Action Research, Case Studies, Masters Programs