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Peer reviewedLand, Susan M.; Hannafin, Michael J. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1996
This paper describes a rationale for, and conceptual framework of, learning via open-ended learning environments (OELEs). It highlights development of theories-in-action with OELEs, including the roles of context, system response/feedback, and levels of processing. Discussion also includes examples of theory building via OELEs and implications for…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Educational Environment, Feedback, Learning Processes
Hannafin, Michael J.; And Others – Educational Communication and Technology Journal, 1987
This study of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in computer literacy courses focuses on the effects of orienting activities and varied cognitive processing times on learning facts and deriving inferences. Highlights include computer-based instruction processing, embedded instructional activities, and suggestions for further research.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Higher Education
Download full textHannafin, Michael J. – 1987
The effects of cognitive and behavioral orienting activities and practice on student learning of cued and uncued information were examined in this study. The subjects were 54 grade 9 students (28 males and 26 females), who were classified as high or low ability based on the verbal intelligence estimate of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. These…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Drills (Practice), Grade 9
Hannafin, Michael J.; And Others – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1986
This study examined effects of orienting activities, processing opportunity, and varied lesson access times on college students' learning from interactive video. While practice remains dominant influence in effectiveness of interactive video, significant interactions were also found among access times, processing opportunity, and practice, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Higher Education
Rieber, Lloyd P.; Hannafin, Michael J. – 1987
A study was carried out at Pennsylvania State University to examine the effects of both textual and computer animated orienting activities--i.e., mediators through which new information is presented to the learner--and practice on the application and problem solving skills of elementary school students. It was hypothesized that students provided…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Animation, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedHooper, Simon; Hannafin, Michael J. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1991
Describes a study of sixth and seventh grade students that investigated the effects of cooperative group composition, student ability, and learning accountability on achievement, interaction, and instructional efficiency during computer-based instruction. Pretests and posttests are described, data analysis is explained, and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Arithmetic, Classroom Observation Techniques
