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Assessment of Learners' Attention to E-Learning by Monitoring Facial Expressions for Computer Network Courses
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Chen, Hong-Ren – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
Recognition of students' facial expressions can be used to understand their level of attention. In a traditional classroom setting, teachers guide the classes and continuously monitor and engage the students to evaluate their understanding and progress. Given the current popularity of e-learning environments, it has become important to assess the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interactive Video, Computer Software Evaluation, Distance Education
The NMC Horizon Report: 2012 Higher Education Edition
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Johnson, L.; Adams, S.; Cummins, M. – New Media Consortium, 2012
The internationally recognized "NMC Horizon Report" series and regional "NMC Technology Outlooks" are part of the NMC Horizon Project, a comprehensive research venture established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact over the coming five years in education around the globe. This volume, the "NMC…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Advisory Committees, Creative Activities, Global Approach
Computer-Supported Apprenticeships in Math and Science.
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Nicaise, Molly – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1997
Describes several exemplars of software that emulate and incorporate machine-supported aspects of cognitive apprenticeships in science and mathematics. Concludes with an evaluation of software against cognitively guided principles and with a summary of the difficulties associated with creating and implementing machine-supported apprenticeships.…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Asynchronous Learning: Technology and Pedagogical Strategy in a Distance Learning Course.
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Jaffee, David – Teaching Sociology, 1997
Observes that the development of new instructional technologies has produced a proliferation of distance learning courses and programs. Examines one mode of distance learning, known as asynchronous learning networks, and discusses some pedagogical principles and practices that can guide this delivery mode. Points to some positive aspects of online…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
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
Helping Students Build Knowledge: What Computers Should Do.
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Bornas, Xavier; Llabres, Jordi – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2001
Investigated efficiency of a computer-aided teaching program with different scaffolding levels in learning improvement of low achieving third-graders. Found no significant achievement differences between scaffolding groups, but the higher the scaffolding level the more advanced students' strategies were. The highest scaffolding level was…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education