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Carleton, Renee E. – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2012
Computer-aided learning (CAL) is used increasingly to teach anatomy in post-secondary programs. Studies show that augmentation of traditional cadaver dissection and model examination by CAL can be associated with positive student learning outcomes. In order to reduce costs associated with the purchase of skeletons and models and to encourage study…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Anatomy, Internet
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Garrote, Ramon; Pettersson, Tomas; Christie, Michael – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2011
In this paper the authors analyse the design and implementation of a course about learning management systems (LMS). The course was first given in Cuba and then in Guatemala and Peru, within the project USo+I: "Universidad, Sociedad e Innovacion, Mejora de la pertinencia de la educacion en las ingenierias de Latinoamerica" financed by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Course Evaluation, Developing Nations
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Walker, Bonnie L.; Harrington, Susan S. – Educational Gerontology, 2008
This study investigated the effects of 10 injury prevention computer-based training modules tested by 120 participants from 65 facilities that provide care or support to elderly people needing long-term care. The training was delivered either on CD-ROM or at a Web site. A repeated measures analysis was performed with module scores on a pretest and…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Prevention, Injuries, Learning Modules
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Guclu, Burak – Advances in Physiology Education, 2007
Electrical stimulation of nerve and muscle tissues is frequently used for teaching core concepts in physiology. It is usually expensive to provide every student group in the laboratory with an individual stimulator. This article presents the design and application of a low-cost [about $100 (U.S.)] isolated stimulator that can be controlled by two…
Descriptors: Laboratories, Physiology, Core Curriculum, Scientific Concepts
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Cantrell, Pamela; Sudweeks, Richard – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2009
This project investigated the effects of technology task autonomy, teacher gender, and student gender on student achievement scores for students disaggregated by IEP and SES in middle school science classrooms. Participants were from the treatment group in a larger quasi-experimental design project that investigated the effects of integrated…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Student Motivation, Scores, Personal Autonomy
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Sternberger, Carol – AACE Journal, 2006
Electronic delivery of courses presents an evolving process and one that necessitates a change in the architecture of learning designs. Moving beyond the adaptation of familiar methodology for electronic delivery is challenging and requires innovation. The inclusion of interactive courseware in an electronically delivered course addresses varied…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Courseware, Teaching Methods, Distance Education
Gündüz, Nazli – Online Submission, 2005
This article will provide an overview of computers; an overview of the history of CALL, its pros and cons, the internet, World Wide Web, Multimedia, and research related to the uses of computers in the language classroom. Also, it also aims to provide some background for the beginners on using the Internet in language classes today. It discusses…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Educational History
Race, Phil; McDowell, Steve – 1996
This how-to manual is intended to ease the transition to the information technology age even for those teachers who have no previous knowledge or experience with computers. Written in a concise, numbered paragraph format, the text uses simple nontechnical language. The first chapter titled, "Getting Started with Computers," covers choosing and…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Peripherals