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von Wangenheim, Christiane Gresse; Hauck, Jean C. R.; Demetrio, Matheus Faustino; Pelle, Rafael; da Cruz Alves, Nathalia; Barbosa, Heliziane; Azevedo, Luiz Felipe – Informatics in Education, 2018
The development of computational thinking is a major topic in K-12 education. Many of these experiences focus on teaching programming using block-based languages. As part of these activities, it is important for students to receive feedback on their assignments. Yet, in practice it may be difficult to provide personalized, objective and consistent…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Programming, Grading, Outcome Measures
DiGiuseppe, Maurice; Partosoedarso, Elita – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
In this study we surveyed students in a mid-sized university in Ontario, Canada to explore various aspects associated with their use of computer-based applications. For the purpose of analysis, the computer applications under study were categorized according to the Human-Computer-Human Interaction (HCHI) model of Desjardins (2005) in which…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Surveys, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Laing, Gregory Kenneth; Perrin, Ronald William – Higher Education Studies, 2012
This paper presents the findings of a field study conducted to ascertain the perceptions of first year accounting students concerning the integration of computer applications in the accounting curriculum. The results indicate that both student cohorts perceived the computer as a valuable educational tool. The use of computers to enhance the…
Descriptors: Accounting, College Freshmen, Integrated Curriculum, Courseware
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Chang, Chia-Lin; Su, Yelin – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2012
This study examined whether using localized interface designs would make a difference in users' learning results and their perceptions of the interface design in a classroom learning environment. This study also sought to learn more about users' attitudes toward the localized interface features. To assess the impact of using localized interfaces…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries, Control Groups, Computer Software
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Noguera, Magdy; Budden, Michael Craig; Silva, Alberto – American Journal of Business Education, 2011
This paper reports the results of a survey conducted to assess students' usage and perceptions of a finance lab. Finance labs differ from simple computer labs as they typically contain data boards, streaming market quotes, terminals and software that allow for real-time financial analyses. Despite the fact that such labs represent significant and…
Descriptors: Financial Services, Use Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment
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Woods, Eric C.; McKinnon, Alan E.; Hickford, Jonathan G. H.; Abell, Walt A. – Bioscience Education, 2008
The prototype of a guided practice application was developed to instruct year 13 biology students in the process of DNA replication. The application uses a high degree of interaction to engage the student in a guided exploration and problem solving exercise. An evaluation revealed that the students showed considerable enthusiasm and significant…
Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Genetics, Biology, Computer Software
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Byrd-Bredbenner, Carol; Pelican, Suzanne – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1984
Discusses the development of an instrument to assist educators in evaluating software and to aid them in developing useful software for nutrition education and nutrient analysis purposes. The complete survey instrument is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Material Evaluation
Tucker, Richard N. – 1989
The International Council for Educational Media (ICEM) was asked to conduct a study based on reports from a selected number of the ICEM member countries representing different styles of educational organization (from centralized to decentralized), different organizational methods for the production of educational software (from governmental to…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware
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Anjaneyulu, K. S. R.; Singer, R. A.; Harding, R. – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1998
Describes the formative evaluation of a multimedia computer system that provides remedial support for university students learning concepts concerning the structure and function of the human brain and describes usability studies of the system using the Software Usability Measurement Inventory (SUMI). Analysis of SUMI items and the student…
Descriptors: Brain, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware
South Carolina Educational Television Network Columbia. – 1989
This fifth annual survey of computers and their use in South Carolina schools covers the 1978-88 school years. A questionnaire inventoried computer equipment and software, and dealt with such issues as instructional and administrative uses of computers, and availability of funding. The forms were distributed to all South Carolina public school…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Mowe, Richard – 1993
This book enables educators at the elementary level to conduct formative evaluations of their technology programs in minimum time. Most of the technology is computer related, including word processing, graphics, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, instructional software, programming, and telecommunications. The design of the book is aimed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Courseware
Cohen, Libby G.; Spenciner, Loraine J. – 1989
This study reports the results of a questionnaire mailed to 700 teachers probing uses of computer software in Maine special education programs. Findings based on a 54 percent response (N=381) indicate no significant differences in educational level, previous training, gender, years of experience, or age between computer users and non-users.…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Jeska, Elizabeth E.; White, Cynthia – 1986
The 57 institutional members of Region IV of the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA) were asked to provide information on computerization for teaching and conference use. Forty institutions (70 percent) responded. Sixty percent of the respondents indicated having a computer teaching facility. Of the 16 schools without a…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Iwler, Irvin H.; Ferrero, Grace W. – 1984
A project was conducted to identify and collect software, hardware, and print materials to enable vocational teachers to use computers with handicapped students; to conduct a series of workshops emphasizing hands-on experiences with computer hardware and software; and to design a booklet describing research and resource materials for these…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy