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The Effect of Computer Animation on Students' Understanding of Microbiology.

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Nicholls, Craig; And Others – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996

Describes four studies, one experimental and three comparative, that were conducted with university students to assess the instructional effectiveness of separate animated computer tutorials illustrating dynamic processes in microbiology. Results indicated a significant advantage for subjects in the animated condition as opposed to a contextual…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Effectiveness of Computer Technology in the Social Studies: A Review of the Literature.

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Berson, Michael J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996

Examines the literature on the effectiveness of computers in social studies instruction and learning. Topics include drill and practice, tutorials, study guides, games and simulations, inquiry and problem solving, graphics, and word processing and writing. Contains 58 references. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation