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Erickson, Kristyanna – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The developmental sequence of mathematics courses in most 2-year and 4-year colleges is designed to prepare students to succeed in college-level math courses. That is, students must complete this sequence in order to progress to courses such as statistics, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, and differential equations. Research on the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Developmental Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
Press, Laurence – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1991
Describes two classroom experiments that investigated the effects of using projected-display computers: the first compared teaching a course using a projected display with teaching the course in a computer lab; and the second compared using a computer and projected display with standard lectures. Effects on test scores are discussed. (three…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Hypothesis Testing
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Kirkwood, Margaret; Sharp, Bob; de Vito, Giuseppe; Nimmo, Myra A. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Describes a CD-ROM version of a basic course in exercise physiology that was developed in the United Kingdom to overcome problems of staff time, expense, ethical considerations, and large student numbers. Compares it to a traditional course and concludes that adding more active learning approaches to the CD-ROM would enhance student learning. (LRW)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Course Evaluation
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Waddick, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Describes the use of a HyperCard-based computer-assisted instructional program at Otago Polytechnic (New Zealand) that replaces traditional lectures in analytical chemistry. Topics discussed include the instructor's role; computer-managed testing; writing the computer program; computer simulations; digitized video movies; and student reactions.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing