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Student Response Systems: A Multidisciplinary Analysis Using Visual Analytics
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Herrada, Rosario I.; Baños, Raúl; Alcayde, Alfredo – Education Sciences, 2020
In recent years, several innovations have emerged in the field of education, including Blended-Learning, Massive Open Online Courses, Flipped Classroom and Gamification. In particular, several investigations have highlighted the effectiveness of student response systems, or clickers, in different subjects and disciplines. Although some literature…
Descriptors: Student Reaction, Audience Response Systems, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Analytics
Developing Technology-Supported, Evidence-Based Writing Instruction for Adolescents with Significant Writing Disabilities
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Wollak, Barbara A.; Koppenhaver, David A. – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2011
Writing is a recursive and complex set of cognitive processes that can be taught effectively to students with disabilities. Employing an adapted cognitive theory of writing, a broad view of what constitutes evidence, and the support of a variety of assistive and internet-based technologies, we developed a writing instructional program to meet the…
Descriptors: Evidence, Disabilities, Cognitive Processes, Writing Instruction
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Five Common Computer Assisted Instruction Modes.
Davidson, Robert L.; Traylor, Karen – Illinois Schools Journal, 1987
This article reviews five modes of computer-assisted software so that teachers will be more aware of them and use computers more in their classrooms. The five modes are the following: (1) drill and practice; (2) tutorial; (3) simulation; (4) demonstration; and (5) instructional games. Teachers should review softwares and choose those that meet…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Courseware
Developing Awareness of French Pragmatics: A Case Study of Students' Interactive Use of a Foreign Language Multimedia Program.
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Carel, Sheila – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Findings from a study investigating students' reactions to a hypermedia program used to analyze real-life interactions indicated that pragmatic awareness can be developed in virtual culture contact situations. Similar interactive software in combination with ethnographic activities may be more effective in culture teaching and learning.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Cultural Context
Implementing Technology in the Foreign Language Curriculum: Redefining the Boundaries between Language and Culture.
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Blyth, Carl – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1999
Reports results of a case study of the implementation of a set of culturally-based computer programs designed to accompany a college level 1 French text. Findings indicated that understanding college level students' beliefs about language learning is helpful if innovative language programs are to be successful. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, French
A Review of MacZi: Computer Assisted Language Learning for Modern Standard Chinese.
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Lee, Philip – Babel: Australia, 1996
Surveys earlier examples of course-based software and compares them with MacZi-known as Chinese Character Tutor in the Intel format, a program designed and produced at the University of New South Wales, Australia to teach students a basic vocabulary. Also reviews a student evaluation of the software's effectiveness and discusses how the program…
Descriptors: Chinese, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software