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Matt S. Giani; Allison Martin – Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, 2021
Developmental education, in which college students deemed unprepared for college-level coursework enroll in non-credit bearing courses, is widespread in American higher education. The current study evaluates the effect of mobile app courseware on the college outcomes of developmental education students, using a research design which randomly…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
Matt S. Giani; Allison Martin – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2021
Developmental education, in which college students deemed unprepared for college-level coursework enroll in non-credit-bearing courses, is widespread in American higher education. This study evaluates the effect of mobile app courseware on the college outcomes of developmental education students. We used a research design that randomly assigned…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
Giani, Matt S. – Grantee Submission, 2019
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of mobile app courseware on the college outcomes of developmental education students, using a research design which randomly assigned course sections to receive access to the apps or not. The results show that access to the apps significantly improved student performance in developmental…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Courseware
O'Hear, Michael F.; Pherson, Valli E. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1982
Provides information and examples to help in the development of effective computer-generated evaluations of developmental programs. Offers a line-by-line description of six possible sections of a computer-generated evaluation report. Reviews the procedures involved in cost-benefit analyses. (DMM)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Developmental Studies Programs, Postsecondary Education
Grzywinski, Carol M. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1983
Argues that a computerized data management system can help the developmental educator maintain professional accountability. Reports on a project conducted at the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at Canton during which paperwork was reduced and report writing expedited through a computerized management information…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Higher Education, Management Information Systems
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Hogrebe, Mark C.; Dwinell, Patricia L. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1984
Demonstrates the usefulness and practicality of the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) (1979, version 79.5) as a data base management system for a developmental studies program. SAS is available on IBM computers at educational institutions across the country, and it provides an effective tool for data management. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Developmental Studies Programs
Christ, Frank – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1982
Urges instructors interested in applying computer technology in developmental education and learning assistance centers to survey campus and community computer resources, learn computer terminology, read computer literature, join computer organizations, and consult experts. Offers suggestions for choosing a computer system and programs, writing…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Developmental Studies Programs
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Caverly, David C.; Broderick, Bill – Journal of Developmental Education, 1997
Reviews World Wide Web sites, specifically those related to the professional growth of developmental educators and students. Cites two Web pages in particular--the College Reading and Learning Association and Webliography--that offer many valuable resources. Contains 53 Web site addresses. (AS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Crumb, Glenn H.; Monroe, Eula Ewing – 1988
This study, conducted with college developmental studies students, explored possible relationships between individualized computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in basic mathematics skills and each of two variables; mathematics knowledge and anxiety toward mathematics. Both experimental (N=5) and control (N=12) groups made significant gains in…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Petry, John R.; And Others – 1983
Results of an external evaluation of the Strengthening Developing Institutions Program (SDIP) at Austin Peay State University are presented. This federally-funded Title III SDIP program entailed five activities during 1980-1983: developmental studies program, administrative/operational support systems, career business and professional programs,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Business Administration Education, Career Counseling, Computer Oriented Programs