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Sage, Kara; Piazzini, Michael; Downey, John Charles, IV.; Ewing, Sydney – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2020
Students frequently utilize digital devices and applications to assist studying. Past research has yielded mixed results on their effectiveness, and scant research has compared portable technologies with each other or focused on smartphones specifically. We compared college students' learning of vocabulary on paper, laptop, and smartphone.…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Computer Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Learning Strategies
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Kulik, Chen-Lin C.; Kulik, James A. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
This meta-analysis of 49 comparative studies shows that mastery testing has positive effects on student learning, but the size of effect depends on the stringency of the criterion used and the degree of experimental control. The effects of instructional time, student attitudes, and differences in ability levels are also addressed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Criterion Referenced Tests