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Neumann, Michelle M.; Wang, Yuping; Qi, Grace Yue; Neumann, David L. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2019
Touch screen tablets such as iPads are becoming increasingly popular as educational tools to support children's first language learning in pre-schools. Apps can also be used to support early learning of a second language in English-speaking countries. However, little work has been done to evaluate these apps. The present research developed…
Descriptors: Mandarin Chinese, Cultural Awareness, Computer Software, Second Language Learning
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Lubniewski, Kathryn L.; McArthur, Carol L.; Harriott, Wendy – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2018
The use of iPads and apps has become common in K-12 inclusive classrooms. Special education teachers frequently use this tool to support instruction. Data from electronic surveys were used to determine criteria that teachers identified as important for choosing apps for classroom use. Using this information, the authors developed an App Checklist…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Check Lists, Teaching Methods
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Yueh, Hsiu-Ping; Chen, Tzy-Ling; Lin, Weijane; Sheen, Horn-Jiunn – Educational Technology & Society, 2014
This paper first reviews applications of multimedia in engineering education, especially in laboratory learning. It then illustrates a model and accreditation criteria adopted for developing a specific set of nanotechnology laboratory courseware and reports the design-based research approach used in designing and developing the e-learning…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Electronic Learning, Courseware, Biotechnology
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Sung, Yao-Ting; Chang, Kuo-En; Yu, Wen-Cheng – Computers & Education, 2011
Assuring e-learning quality is of interest worldwide. This paper introduces the methods of e-learning courseware quality assurance (a quality certification system) adopted by the eLQSC (e-Learning Quality Service Centre) in Taiwan. A sequential/explanatory design with a mixed methodology was used to gather research data and conduct data analyses.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Quality Control, Reliability
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Tokmak, Hatice Sancar; Incikabi, Lutfi; Yelken, Tugba Yanpar – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
This comparative case study investigated the educational software evaluation processes of both experts and novices in conjunction with a software evaluation checklist. Twenty novice elementary education students, divided into groups of five, and three experts participated. Each novice group and the three experts evaluated educational software…
Descriptors: Observation, Content Analysis, Focus Groups, Case Studies
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Chow, Anthony S.; Smith, Kathelene McCarty; Sun, Katherine – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
This study explored the impact of using best practices identified in previous studies in designing age-appropriate websites for middle and high school youth. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, 31 middle and 22 high school youth took part in six focus groups across four states. Participants were introduced to a website specifically designed for…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Mixed Methods Research, Statistical Analysis, Best Practices
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Madhusudhan, Margam; Aggarwal, Shalini – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to examine the various features and components of web-based online public access catalogues (OPACs) of IIT libraries in India with the help of a specially designed evaluation checklist. Design/methodology/approach: The various features of the web-based OPACs in six IIT libraries (IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Online Catalogs, Internet, Check Lists
Watkins, Charlette Ward – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Aspect-Oriented Software Development (AOSD) is a new approach that addresses limitations inherent in conventional programming, especially the principle of separation of concerns by emphasizing the encapsulation and modularization of crosscutting concerns through a new abstraction, the "aspect." Aspect-oriented programming is an emerging AOSD…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Programming Languages, Identification, Computer Software
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Incikabi, Lutfi; Sancar Tokmak, Hatice – Educational Media International, 2012
This case study examined the educational software evaluation processes of pre-service teachers who attended either expertise-based training (XBT) or traditional training in conjunction with a Software-Evaluation checklist. Forty-three mathematics teacher candidates and three experts participated in the study. All participants evaluated educational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Novices, Check Lists, Mathematics Education
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Dion Goh; Brendan Luyt; Alton Chua; See-Yong Yee; Kia-Ngoh Poh; How-Yeu Ng – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2008
Portals have become indispensable for organizations of all types trying to establish themselves on the Web. Unfortunately, there have only been a few evaluative studies of portal software and even fewer of open source portal software. This study aims to add to the available literature in this important area by proposing and testing a checklist for…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Internet, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection
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Tucker, Michael; Hill, Grant – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
Creating a physical education department web site is an excellent way to promote a positive image of the program, because students and parents are able to find important information and improve the lines of communication. A well-designed physical education web site can even encourage students to increase their physical activity levels. Improved…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Education Teachers
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Strobl, Carola; Jacobs, Geert – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2011
In this article, we set out to assess QuADEM (Quality Assessment of Digital Educational Material), one of the latest methods for evaluating online language learning courseware. What is special about QuADEM is that the evaluation is based on observing the actual usage of the online courseware and that, from a checklist of 12 different components,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Video Technology, Feedback (Response)
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Kartal, Erdogan; Uzun, Levent – Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2010
In the present study we call attention to the close connection between languages and globalization, and we also emphasize the importance of the Internet and online websites in foreign language teaching and learning as unavoidable elements of computer assisted language learning (CALL). We prepared a checklist by which we investigated 28 foreign…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Second Languages, Global Approach, Second Language Learning
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Gosper, Maree; Woo, Karen; Muir, Helen; Dudley, Christine; Nakazawa, Kayo – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2007
This paper reports on a project involving software selection in the context of a curriculum redesign of a university level Japanese language program. The project aimed to improve learning outcomes, increase flexibility in student access, and increase flexibility in approaches to teaching and learning, through the use of a variety of software…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Japanese, Teaching Methods, Second Language Instruction
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Squires, David; Preece, Jenny – Computers & Education, 1996
Discussion of the predictive evaluation of educational software, i.e. the evaluation of software prior to its intended use, focuses on a model known as the Jigsaw Model, which attempts to integrate usability and educational issues. Highlights include the failure of checklists for evaluation and two studies that tested the model with practicing…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Software Evaluation, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
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