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Efendioglu, Akin – Journal of International Education Research, 2015
This experimental study aims to determine pre-service teachers' achievements and key factors that affect the learning process with regard to problem-based learning (PBL) and lecture-based computer course (LBCC) conditions. The research results showed that the pre-service teachers in the PBL group had significantly higher achievement scores than…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Educational Environment, Computer Literacy, Preservice Teachers
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Stricker, Daniel; Weibel, David; Wissmath, Bartholomaus – Computers & Education, 2011
This study examines a blended learning setting in an undergraduate course in psychology. A virtual learning environment (VLE) complemented the face-to-face lecture. The usage was voluntary and the VLE was designed to support the learning process of the students. Data from users (N = 80) and non-users (N = 82) from two cohorts were collected.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Computer Literacy, Universities
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Lindroth, Tomas; Bergquist, Magnus – Computers & Education, 2010
In this article an ethnographical study of laptopers' activities during lectures in a university milieu is analyzed as different kinds of involvements. Through interviews and observations we have focused on how these involvements influence the laptopers' alignment towards the educational practice. The analysis shows the importance of separating…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Educational Practices, College Students, Lecture Method
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Abdous, M'hammed; Yoshimura, Miki – Computers & Education, 2010
This study examined the final grade and satisfaction level differences among students taking specific courses using three different methods: face-to-face in class, via satellite broadcasting at remote sites, and via live video-streaming at home or at work. In each case, the same course was taught by the same instructor in all three delivery…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Literacy, Computer Literacy
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Hyland, Matthew R.; Pinto-Zipp, Genevieve; Olson, Valerie; Lichtman, Steven W. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2010
Technological advancements and competition in student recruitment have challenged educational institutions to expand upon traditional teaching methods in order to attract, engage and retain students. One strategy to meet this shift from educator-directed teaching to student-centered learning is greater computer utilization as an integral aspect of…
Descriptors: Grade Point Average, Computer Assisted Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy
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Shanthy, T. Rajula; Thiagarajan, R. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2011
In this article, the practicability of introduction of computer multimedia as an educational tool was compared with the traditional approach for training sugarcane growers in ratoon management practices in three villages of Tamil Nadu state, India using pre-test, post-test control group experimental design. A CD-ROM was developed as a multimedia…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Research Design, Attention Span, Multimedia Materials
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Kadijevich, Dj.; Haapasalo, Lenni – Computers & Education, 2008
Bearing in mind the importance of a transition from teacher-centred, lecture-based teaching to student-centred, technology-based learning, this study examined teachers' interest to achieve educational technology standards ("Interest") in terms of their computer attitude ("Attitude"), computer experience ("Experience")…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Lecture Method, Student Centered Curriculum, Foreign Countries
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Lorber, Michael A.; And Others – Illinois School Research & Development, 1988
Reports a study to determine whether students acquiring information from videotapes would score as high on a competence test of computer literacy material as students acquiring the same information via lectures. Indicates no significant difference, but notes that students saw no usefulness for the material, regardless of presentation method. (JK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Literacy, Higher Education, Instructional Films
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Hu, Xiangen, Ed.; Barnes, Tiffany, Ed.; Hershkovitz, Arnon, Ed.; Paquette, Luc, Ed. – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2017
The 10th International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM 2017) is held under the auspices of the International Educational Data Mining Society at the Optics Velley Kingdom Plaza Hotel, Wuhan, Hubei Province, in China. This years conference features two invited talks by: Dr. Jie Tang, Associate Professor with the Department of Computer…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Graphs, Data Use
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Moneta, Giovanni B.; Kekkonen-Moneta, Synnove S. – Educational Psychology, 2007
This study evaluated students' affective learning in an introductory computing course that was taught in Hong Kong once in a lecture format and twice in a rich interactive multimedia online format to 414 college students in all. A simplified experience sampling method was used to assess affective learning at the midterm and end of each course in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Literacy, Academic Ability, Self Efficacy
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Smith, James M. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1994
In an introductory computer course taught by a woman, 46 students received standard instruction, 46 received additional verbally persuasive lectures; the control group numbered 56. Classroom instruction and hands-on practice increased task and general self-efficacy regarding computers. Verbal persuasion effects were inconclusive; the intervention…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
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Feehan, Patricia E. – Catholic Library World, 1994
Reports the results of a survey of accredited library schools that was conducted to determine the status of literacy studies in their curricula. Highlights include courses on literacy; lectures on literacy as part of other courses; and plans for the future. An appendix includes definitions of six types of literacy. (LRW)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Computer Literacy, Course Content, Curriculum Research
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Varank, Ilhan – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2006
Computer-based instructional applications are considered an effective alternative to traditional teaching methods and today in numerous educational and training settings, interactive computer programs are used to teach young students and adults computer literacy skills. The purpose of this study is to compare the attitudes and motivations of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Lecture Method, Intermode Differences
Gattiker, Urs E.; And Others – 1986
Computer literacy has been identified as one of the most important factors for the effective use of computer-based technology in the workplace. Managers need to know the most efficient methods available to teach computer skills to their employees in a short time. Such methods need to be suitable for all employees, whether academically gifted or…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Business Administration Education, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Varank, Ilhan – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2005
Computer-based multimedia applications, because of their flexible and varied presentation capabilities, are considered an effective alternative to traditional training methods. Today in many educational and training settings interactive computer programs are used to teach young students and adults computer literacy skills. However, as indicated in…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Research Proposals, Lecture Method, Student Attitudes