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A Multi-Year Evaluation of Student Perceptions of University and Special Education Doctoral Websites
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Sundeen, Todd; Vince Garland, Krista M.; Wienke, Wilfred D. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2016
Perceptions of usability and navigability contribute substantially to initial impressions of university and program websites. A survey was administered to graduate students in special education at four intervals between 2006 and 2014 to determine their perceptions of university and special education doctoral program websites. For this article,…
Descriptors: Special Education, Doctoral Programs, Web Sites, Computer Software Evaluation
Learning While Exercising for Science Education in Augmented Reality among Adolescents
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Hsiao, Kuei-Fang; Chen, Nian-Shing; Huang, Shih-Yu – Interactive Learning Environments, 2012
Because of a shortage of physical exercise, concerns about adolescents have recently been raised in Taiwan. In educational environments where student exercise has been limited by scheduling constraints and the lack of physical exercise has become a vital problem, "learning while exercising" may be part of a possible solution. This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Exercise, Science Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction
Comparing the Impacts of Tutorial and Edutainment Software Programs on Students' Achievements, Misconceptions, and Attitudes towards Biology
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Kara, Yilmaz; Yesilyurt, Selami – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tutorial and edutainment design of instructional software programs related to the "cell division" topic on student achievements, misconceptions and attitudes. An experimental research design including the cell division achievement test (CAT), the cell division concept test (CCT) and…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Student Attitudes, Achievement Tests, Courseware
Evaluating Learning and Interactions in a Multimedia Environment.
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Desmarais, Lise; Duquette, Lise; Renie, Delphine; Laurier, Michel – Computers and the Humanities, 1998
Undertakes a study to evaluate second-language learning with a videodisc named "Vi-Conte." Presents the research methodology as well as analyses of 78 learners' navigational patterns, strategies, gains in vocabulary items, changes in attitude, and global evaluation of the videodisc. Makes suggestions for the development of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Exploring Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Reform in an Introductory Technology Course
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Niederhauser, Dale S.; Salem, Donna J.; Fields, Matt – Online Submission, 1999
The typical introduction to technology course focuses on helping preservice teachers develop skills for using technology and integrating it into their practice (Downs, 1992; McKenzie, 1994; Niess, 1991; Raiford & Braulick, 1995). Current national standards for technology in teacher preparation also emphasize the importance of developing skills…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Introductory Courses, Technical Education, Technology Uses in Education
Online Continuing Professional Education: An Evaluative Case Study
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Pullen, Darren L. – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2005
An evaluation study, assessing the pedagogical and instructional design (e-pedagogy) effectiveness of online continuing professional education (CPE) courses offered by a large Australasian CPE provider to health care professionals (HCPs). The study used a naturalistic theory approach in conjunction with a multilevel evaluation to examine the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Online Courses, Professional Continuing Education, Program Evaluation