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Joseph, John H. – 1987
This study examined the effectiveness of observable visual imagery strategy for the encoding of verbal information with special attention given to the relative effectiveness of the strategy for field-dependent and field-independent learners. The subjects, 54 undergraduate and graduaute students ranging in age from 20 to 54, were randomly assigned…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Style, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Calvert, Sandra L.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1990
Describes study that examined kindergarten and second grade students' recall of information that had been presented on a computer with varying levels of visual action and verbal labels. Developmental differences in children's use of verbal and visual systems are discussed, and reading ability levels are considered. (29 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction
Hobbs, D. J. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
Description of a study which formulated a model of the cognitive processes involved in learning statistics material via computer assisted learning (CAL) focuses on mode of presentation (aural or visual), sequence of the material, and previous mathematical experience. Textual analysis is discussed and implications of the results for design of CAL…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Aural Learning, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Canelos, James; And Others – 1985
Research was conducted to further investigate the results of an earlier 1985 study (Dwyer, et al.) which found that a moderately externally-paced microcomputer-based instructional program was more effective than either a self-paced or a more aggressive externally-paced condition. Instructional programs (heart parts and verbal labels) were…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Shwalb, Barbara J.; And Others – Educational Technology Research, 1986
Based on 128 studies comparing the effects of technology instruction and conventional instruction in Japanese elementary and secondary schools, this meta-analysis describes the findings for student achievement (116 studies), aptitude treatment correlation (9 studies), and student attitude (8 studies). Findings are analyzed by both type of media…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
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Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; And Others – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1986
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 47 papers, in which research reports dominate. Topics discussed include factors related to the learner, e.g., problem-solving skills, motivation, comparison of instructional design strategies, effects of organizational cues and text layouts, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media
Parker, Mary Jo – 1999
This study investigated the following research questions: (1) Does the use of a shared, intranet environment improve learner problem-solving ability in science? (2) Does the use of a shared, intranet environment increase learner metacognitive reflection? and (3) Do gender differences emerge with the use of a shared, intranet science environment…
Descriptors: Biology, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication