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Diem, Richard A.; Katims, David S. – Journal of At-Risk Issues, 1998
Determines effects of computerized science tutoring on the self-esteem of at-risk urban high school students. Through a case study/structured interview dyad, ascertains students' perceptions of the use of this technology in schools. Results indicate students' self-esteem improved from pre- to posttest on the Self-Esteem Index. (MMU)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 9, High Risk Students
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Schmitz, Dawn M.; Hinchliffe, Lisa Janicke – Research Strategies, 2005
The Global News VILLAGE (Virtual Information Literacy Learning and Growing Environment) is an online tutorial developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to help undergraduates learn how to use the library to find current information about global events and issues. Supporting the interdisciplinary Global Studies curriculum, the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Tutorial Programs, Information Literacy, Programmed Tutoring
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Packham, Gary; Jones, Paul; Thomas, Brychan; Miller, Christopher – Education & Training, 2006
Purpose: The on-line tutor or e-moderator faces a diversity of new challenges, including instructional design, organisation, direct instruction and facilitating discourse. This study aims to contrast the views of students and tutors regarding what factors constitute effective e-moderation in order to identify key attributes of an on-line tutor.…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Tutors, Tutor Training, Instructional Design