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de Smet, Milou J. R.; Brand-Gruwel, Saskia; Kirschner, Paul A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Writing is an important and complex skill, which could be enhanced by teaching students effective writing strategies such as outlining. Electronic outlining - integrated feature in Microsoft® Word -- has been shown to enhance students' writing performance. However, little is known about the optimal didactic approach for electronic…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Writing Skills, Writing Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Nash, Padraig; Shaffer, David Williamson – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2011
Players of epistemic games--computer games that simulate professional practica--have been shown to develop epistemic frames: a profession's particular way of seeing and solving problems. This study examined the interactions between players and mentors in one epistemic game, Urban Science. Using a new method called epistemic network analysis, we…
Descriptors: Mentors, Network Analysis, Practicums, Problem Solving
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McKendree, J.; Stenning, K.; Mayes, T.; Lee, J.; Cox, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1998
Describes the Vicarious Learner Project, a project which investigates the fundamental role of dialog for learning, specifically the benefits to learners of being able to observe others participating in discussion. Theoretical aspects of the work, a high-level process model of learning, and a more detailed logic model of what happens in educational…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Dialogs (Language), Discovery Learning, Educational Technology