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Peer reviewedGoodwin, Laura D.; And Others – American Educational Research Journal, 1986
The effects of microcomputer use on preschoolers' knowledge of pre-reading concepts and attitudes toward microcomputers were investigated. Seventy-seven preschoolers were randomly assigned to three treatment conditions: (1) adult-assisted microcomputer instruction; (2) unassisted microcomputer use; and (3) no computer use. Analysis of pretest…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedDugdale, Sharon – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
Describes Pathfinder, a microcomputer software package designed to improve students' understanding and skills in interpreting graphs of physical phenomena which was tested in high school math classes. Differences in strategies between various ability levels are reported, and student interactions based on observations and interviews are discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
