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Peer reviewedMatta, Khalil F.; Kern, Gary M. – Computers and Education, 1989
Discussion of research on computer-aided instruction (CAI) focuses on a set of questions and hypotheses that form the basis for research on the effectiveness of CAI. Four factors are highlighted: (1) the medium (including interactive videodisc); (2) the environment; (3) student characteristics; and (4) topic of instruction. (38 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Hypothesis Testing, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedRandel, Josephine M.; And Others – Simulation & Gaming, 1992
Reviews empirical research from 1963 to 1991 that compared the instructional effectiveness of games to conventional classroom instruction. It is concluded that subject matter areas where very specific content can be targeted, especially mathematics, are more likely to show beneficial effects for gaming. (41 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Conventional Instruction
