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Download full textBouchard, Paul – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2009
This research aims to answer the question, "in what ways do mediated learning environments support or hinder learner autonomy?" Learner autonomy has been identified as one important factor in the success of mediated learning environments. The central aspect of learner autonomy is the control that the learner exercises over the various aspects of…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Personal Autonomy, Educational Technology, Educational Environment
Finkelman, Kimberly; McMunn, Caitlin – 1995
Student attitudes about learning were assessed in association with usage of MicroWorlds, a multimedia learner-based software program, as a publishing tool. A language arts class of 19 sixth graders was divided into cooperative groups following a small group investigation model. After implementing a two-week unit which incorporated MicroWorlds as…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Courseware, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades
Penrod, James; Perry, Barbara – 2003
This paper describes Virtual University (VU), a simulation of higher education administration that provides graduate students an instructional tool that offers an active learning environment, develops intrinsic motivation to learn, and serves as a practical, concrete learning experience. The first section describes VU, including features available…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Peer reviewedTolhurst, Denise; Debus, Raymond L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Describes a study of Australian secondary school students that identified the conditions and individual characteristics that would best support learners' acceptance of control within hypermedia, based on evidence from the learner control literature. Investigated effects of prior domain knowledge, learning activity structure, ability, and attitudes…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries
Schackenberg, Heidi L.; Sullivan, Howard J. – 1997
The idea of learner control over instruction has enjoyed increasing popularity as a result of the growth of computer-assisted instruction in the schools. Some research results indicate that individuals learn more when given control over their instruction; other research indicates that individuals learn less effectively. This study investigates the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
Schnackenberg, Heidi L. – 1997
Learning English Electronically (LEE), a computer software package designed for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students enrolled in intermediate level community college ESL classes, was evaluated at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona to assess student and teacher attitudes toward the program. LEE consists of 43 lessons…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
