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Higgins, Kristina; Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline; Crawford, Lindy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2019
Several studies show that using technology as an intervention tool in mathematics influences student outcomes, motivation to learn, and attitude about learning. However, no meta-analysis exists that examines all three of these characteristics combined along with several facets of the interventions. Understanding how motivation and attitude changes…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Influence of Technology, Mathematics Achievement, Learning Motivation
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Imran, Hazra – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2023
Adding gaming elements to conventional teaching methodologies has gained a lot of attention because of its ability to incorporate an engaging, motivating, and fun-based environment. As a result, learners' dedication and performance are also better. Unfortunately, current gamification models do not consider the effect of different levels of…
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Game Based Learning, Learning Motivation, Learner Engagement
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Huang, Wen; Roscoe, Rod D.; Craig, Scotty D.; Johnson-Glenberg, Mina C. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Virtual reality (VR) has a high potential to facilitate education. However, the design of many VR learning applications was criticized for lacking the guidance of explicit and appropriate learning theories. To advance the use of VR in effective instruction, this study proposed a model that extended the cognitive-affective theory of learning with…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Learning Theories, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods
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Taylor, Kellie; Baek, Youngkyun – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine what collaborative interventions produce positive effects for students working on collaborative robotics projects for science process skills, collaborative problem-solving, and learning motivation. In addition, the study examined the impact students' prior robotics experience had on science process…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Robotics, Problem Solving, Learning Motivation
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Tran, Yune – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2019
The Computer Science Teachers Association has asserted that computational thinking equips students with essential critical thinking which allows them to conceptualize, analyze, and solve more complex problems. These skills are applicable to all content area as students learn to use strategies, ideas, and technological practices more effectively as…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Elementary School Students, Pretests Posttests, Computer Science Education
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Yen, Cherng-Jyh; Liu, Simon – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009
This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between: (a) learner autonomy and course success; and (b) learner autonomy and final grades in community college online courses. Learner autonomy was defined as the characteristic of an individual who exhibited intentional behavior in learning activities.…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Community Colleges, Grades (Scholastic), Online Courses