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Download full textKennelly, Brendan; Considine, John; Flannery, Darragh – National Academy for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (NJ1), 2009
The use of computer-based automated assignment systems in economics has expanded significantly in recent years. The most widely used system is Aplia which was developed by Paul Romer in 2000. Aplia is a computer application designed to replace traditional paper-based assignments in economics. The main features of Aplia are: (1) interactive content…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Evidence
Peer reviewedSpain, James D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes the electronic homework system that provides individual students with a disk of programs that they can use to generate personalized problem sets. Discusses the advantages of this approach and the nature of computerized problems. (JRH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Homework
Peer reviewedPriest, Joseph; Griffing, David F. – Physics Teacher, 1990
Describes an exercise designed for an introductory level calculus-based physics class. Presents a problem on why a rod dipped in water is stable when it is oriented at an angle with the vertical. Discusses qualitative understanding, mechanical understanding using equations, and experimental verification of the problem. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMcDonald, Jacqueline – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Explores some classic Fibonacci problems with the aid of AppleWorks spreadsheets calculations. Provides problems and spreadsheets for solving them. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedBoone, E.; De Mey, G. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the practical workup of a multiple choice examination system in electrical engineering. Discusses some of the pedagogical advantages obtained by statistical handling of the data. Provides some examples of items. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education
Pallrand, George J. – 1988
This investigation focuses upon the question of: (1) how naive subjects organize and represent knowledge when solving problems; (2) how previous experience of a novice is used in solving a problem; (3) what kinds of information and knowledge are sought as well as overlooked by novices when solving problems; (4) what kinds of strategies novices…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Graduate Students
Direct linkDunn, Dana S., Ed.; Smith, Randolph A., Ed.; Beins, Barney, Ed. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2007
This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and universities. A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features coverage of: (1) ways to integrate these courses; (2) how to promote ethical conduct;…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Statistics, Research Methodology, Higher Education
Townsley Kulich, Lisa; Victor, Barbara – 1992
This document presents the course content for a workshop that integrates the use of the computer algebra system Derive with topics in matrix and linear algebra. The first section is a guide to using Derive that provides information on how to write algebraic expressions, make graphs, save files, edit, define functions, differentiate expressions,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
