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Baker, Marshall A.; Robinson, J. Shane – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2017
Student motivation is often an overlooked product of classroom instruction. Researchers have repeatedly called for broader measures to adequately assess and understand the effects of various instructional methods. This study sought to determine the effects of an experiential approach to learning on student motivation, as defined by Keller's (1987)…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Experiential Learning, Teaching Methods, Outcome Measures
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Casteleyn, Jordi; Mottart, André; Valcke, Martin – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2013
There is abundant educational research indicating that graphic organisers (knowledge maps, concept maps, or mind maps) have a beneficial impact on learning, but hardly any research has examined this in the context of presentations. This study therefore investigated how graphic organisers -- as delivered via presentation software -- affect learning…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Intermode Differences, Multimedia Instruction, Electronic Learning
Schehl, Jeanne M. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Research about motivation indicates that a student's attention must be gained and sustained for learning to occur. As a result, motivational tactics, including adding interesting words, sounds and visuals to instructional materials, are commonly used by designers of instruction to trigger and sustain learners' interest and engagement…
Descriptors: Multimedia Instruction, Multimedia Materials, Student Interests, Learner Engagement
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Shafqat, Hussain; Muhammad, Sarwar; Imran, Yousaf; Naemullah; Inamullah – Educational Research and Reviews, 2010
The objective of the study was to experience the effectiveness of super-learning technique of teaching at elementary level. The study was conducted with 8th grade students at a public sector school. Pre-test and post-test control group designs were used. Experimental and control groups were formed randomly, the experimental group (N = 62),…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Achievement Tests, Instructional Materials
Marzano Research Laboratory, 2010
During the 2009-2010 school year, Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL) was commissioned by Promethean Ltd. to conduct a second year evaluation study of the effects of Promethean ActivClassroom on student academic achievement. This executive summary highlights the key findings. [For "A Second Year Evaluation Study of Promethean ActivClassroom. Final…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Program Descriptions
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Maitaouthong, Therdsak; Tuamsuk, Kulthida; Techamanee, Yupin – Education for Information, 2011
This study was aimed at developing an instructional model by integrating information literacy in the instructional process of general education courses at an undergraduate level. The research query, "What is the teaching methodology that integrates information literacy in the instructional process of general education courses at an undergraduate…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Quasiexperimental Design, Education Courses
Taylor, Sharon A. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Universities are trending towards displacing traditional printed textbooks (p-books) with electronic textbooks (e-books), even though an incomplete body of knowledge exists about the learning value of using e-books as instructional materials. As a result, this dissertation study was conducted to determine if digital textbooks are as…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, College Students, Instructional Design, Transfer of Training
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Lohman, Margaret C. – International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2007
The effects of three information distribution strategies in a course management system (CMS) on student performance and satisfaction were investigated. Analysis of the data found that the distribution of instructional materials in class resulted in significantly higher student performance on an end-of-the-semester technical knowledge test than…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Web Based Instruction, Information Dissemination, Communication Strategies
Allen, William H.; Daehling, William A. – 1968
Guilford's structure of intellect factors and his inherent form content of instructional materials were not confirmed as effective predictors of differences in learning from figural, symbolic, or semantic modes of visual presentation. The feasibility of using this model as an aid in design and production of instructional materials was investigated…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Cognitive Processes, Experimental Groups, Individual Characteristics
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Jones, Stuart H.; Wright, Michael – College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2005
The study assesses the effects of a hypertext learning aid and GPA on performance in advanced financial accounting. Results indicate that the type of learning aid and GPA significantly affect performance. High GPA students performed better than did the low GPA students. In the study, two versions of the hypertext learning aid were utilized by two…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Hypermedia, Program Effectiveness, Accounting