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Controlling Split Attention and Redundancy in Physical Therapy Instruction
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Pociask, Fredrick D.; Morrison, Gary R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2008
In this study, we examined the effectiveness of instructional materials designed to control redundancy and split attention in the teaching of complex orthopedic physical therapy skills. Participants included 41 first-year physical therapy students. The modified instruction group received a modified unit of instruction designed to reduce cognitive…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Materials, Multivariate Analysis, Physical Therapy
Enhancing Self-Efficacy for Computer Technologies through the Use of Positive Classroom Experiences.
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Ertmer, Peggy A.; And Others – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates completing electronic mail and word processing tasks that investigated the effects of experience on attitudes toward computers and judgment of confidence, or self-efficacy. Use of the Computer Technologies Survey is discussed, and treatment of experimental and control groups is described. Survey instrument and…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Electronic Mail
Continuing Motivation, Learner Control, and CAI.
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Kinzie, Mable B.; Sullivan, Howard J. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1989
Describes study that investigated the effects of learner control and program control on the achievement and continuing motivation of high school students. The influence of the availability of computer-delivered instruction on student motivation was also examined, results are analyzed, and further research needs are suggested. (37 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Learner Control in Full and Lean CAI Programs.
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Hannafin, Robert D; Sullivan, Howard J. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1995
Describes a study that investigated the effects of learner control and program control, and lean and full modes of instructional programs, on the achievement, use of options, time on task, and attitudes of high-ability and low-ability students from grades 9 and 10 during computer-assisted instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction