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McCulloch, Ryan Sterling – International Journal of Higher Education, 2017
The role of any statistics course is to increase the understanding and comprehension of statistical concepts and those goals can be achieved via both theoretical instruction and statistical software training. However, many introductory courses either forego advanced software usage, or leave its use to the student as a peripheral activity. The…
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Instruction, Introductory Courses, Computer Software
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Akpoghol, T. V.; Ezeudu, F. O.; Adzape, J. N.; Otor, E. E. – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
The study investigated the effects of Lecture Method Supplemented with Music (LMM) and Computer Animation (LMC) on senior secondary school students' academic achievement in electrochemistry in Makurdi metropolis. Six research questions and six hypotheses guided the study. The design of the study was quasi experimental, specifically the pre-test,…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Animation, Music, Computer Uses in Education
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Elfeky, Abdellah – International Journal on E-Learning, 2017
The study aims to examine the impact of social networks of a "Computer in Teaching" course on the achievement and attitudes students at the faculty of education at Najran University. The sample consists of (60) students from the third level in the special education program, (30) students represented the control group whereas the other…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Student Attitudes, College Students, Teacher Attitudes
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Guerrero, Shannon; Baumgartel, Drew; Zobott, Maren – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2013
Screencasting, or digital recordings of computer screen outputs, can be used to promote pedagogical transformation in the mathematics classroom by moving explicit, procedural-based instruction to the online environment, thus freeing classroom time for more student-centered investigations, problem solving, communication, and collaboration. This…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Mixed Methods Research, Preservice Teacher Education
Soiferman, L. Karen; O'Brien Moran, Michael; Podolsky, Tim – Online Submission, 2012
The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of providing students with access to formatted copies of lecture notes based on the PowerPoint slides used by the instructor. The research question was as follows: "Can first-year students taking the ARTS 1110 Introduction to University course be taught how to make better use of online…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Introductory Courses, Lecture Method, Notetaking
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Akpinar, Ercan – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2014
This study investigates the effects of using interactive computer animations based on predict-observe-explain (POE) as a presentation tool on primary school students' understanding of the static electricity concepts. A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design was utilized in this study. The experiment group consisted of 30…
Descriptors: Animation, Elementary School Science, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Students
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Stanisavljevic, Jelena; Djuric, Dragan – Journal of Biological Education, 2013
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of models of programmed instruction and conventional (informative-illustrative) expository teaching in terms of fulfilling the aims of the course "Human anatomy and physiology" which is included in the physiology programme and designed for undergraduate students majoring in biology…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physiology, Anatomy, Biology
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Millis, Richard M.; Dyson, Sharon; Cannon, Dawn – Advances in Physiology Education, 2009
The advent of internet-based delivery of basic medical science lectures may unintentionally lead to decreased classroom attendance and participation, thereby creating a distance learning paradigm. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that classroom attendance/participation may be positively correlated with performance on a written examination…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Medical Students, Distance Education, Pretests Posttests
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Mandernach, B. Jean – Journal of Educational Technology, 2006
There is a host of research examining the equivalence of alternative modes of technology-facilitated educational delivery (such as computer-based or online instruction) and traditional classroom instruction. While various studies have promoted each of these modalities for specific populations or topic areas, the bulk of research supports relative…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Introductory Courses, Instructional Effectiveness