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Context Matters: Increasing Understanding with Interactive Clicker Case Studies
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Lundeberg, Mary A.; Kang, Hosun; Wolter, Bjorn; delMas, Robert; Armstrong, Norris; Borsari, Bruno; Boury, Nancy; Brickman, Peggy; Hannam, Kristi; Heinz, Cheryl; Horvath, Thomas; Knabb, Maureen; Platt, Terry; Rice, Nancy; Rogers, Bill; Sharp, Joan; Ribbens, Eric; Maier, Kimberly S.; Deschryver, Mike; Hagley, Rodney; Goulet, Tamar; Herreid, Clyde F. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2011
Although interactive technology is presumed to increase student understanding in large classes, no previous research studies have empirically explored the effects of Clicker Cases on students' performance. A Clicker Case is a story (e.g., a problem someone is facing) that uses clickers (student response systems) to engage students in understanding…
Descriptors: Student Reaction, Program Effectiveness, Biology, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
Teaching with Student Response Systems in Elementary and Secondary Education Settings: A Survey Study
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Penuel, William R.; Boscardin, Christy Kim; Masyn, Katherine; Crawford, Valerie M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2007
This study examined how 498 elementary and secondary educators use student response systems in their instruction. The teachers all completed an online questionnaire designed to learn about their goals for using response systems, the instructional strategies they employ when using the system, and the perceived effects of response systems.…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Reaction, Feedback (Response)
Student Feedback in the College Classroom: A Technology Solution
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Fitch, James L. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2004
Technology in the university classroom has made great strides in the area of presentation of materials. Ceiling-mounted projectors and media carts with projection capabilities have made the multimedia classroom presentation a routine event for much of the world of higher education. Now there is technology that permits the instructor to solicit…
Descriptors: Student Reaction, Feedback, Educational Technology, Multimedia Instruction
The Effect of Distance Learning Classroom Design on Student Perceptions.
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Jayasinghe, Mala Gopalakrishnan; Morrison, Gary R.; Ross, Steven M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1997
Investigates the effect of camera angle and monitor placement in a distance learning environment where a videotape of a lecture was used. Results suggest that an eye-level camera and multiple monitors with groups of 4-5 students positively influence instructor credibility, immediacy, and interactions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Credibility, Distance Education, Educational Media, Instructional Effectiveness
An Instructional Design Framework for Authentic Learning Environments.
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Herrington, Jan; Oliver, Ron – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2000
The purpose of this study was to: identify critical characteristics of a situated learning environment from the extensive literature base on the subject; operationalize the critical characteristics of a situated learning environment by designing a multimedia program that incorporated the identified characteristics; and investigate university…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Educational Environment
Effectiveness of Motivationally Adaptive Computer-Assisted Instruction on the Dynamic Aspects of Motivation.
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Song, Sang H.; Keller, John M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2001
Examines the effects of a prototype of motivationally-adaptive computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Findings indicate CAI can be designed to be motivationally adaptive to respond to changes in learner motivation that may occur over time. Results also illustrate that the ARCS (attention, relevance, confidence, satisfaction) model can be useful and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development, Instructional Design
"Isn't It Just like Our Situation?" Engagement and Learning in an Online Story-Based Environment
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Paulus, Trena M.; Horvitz, Brian; Shi, Min – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2006
Teamwork skills such as conflict resolution and communication strategies are challenging to teach. The use of stories may help develop these complex skills. Although engagement is generally seen as a key component of learning environments, what constitutes engagement has not been fully explored. The purpose of this study was to examine how…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Instructional Design, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution
Learner Preferences and Achievement Under Differing Amounts of Learner Practice.
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Schnackenberg, Heidi L.; Sullivan, Howard J.; Leader, Lars F.; Jones, Elizabeth E. K. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1998
Examines the effects of program mode (i.e., a lean program version containing a basic amount of learner practice versus a full mode containing expanded practice) and learner preference (matched or unmatched) for amount of practice on the achievement, time-in-program, and attitudes of university undergraduate students. Students preferred the lean…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development
Planning for Student Involvement in a Program of Supplemental Instruction.
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Eastmond, J. Nicholls; Bartlett, Gillian; Terblanche, Noelene – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1997
Examines the steps taken to involve students and faculty in establishing a program of supplemental instruction at Border Technikon (South Africa), highlighting the ways student involvement has been maintained. Topics include training, funding considerations, effectiveness, student responses, and student achievement results. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developing Nations, Educational Finance, Educational Planning
Analysis of Teacher & Students' Attitudes on Two-way Video Tele-Educational System for Korean Elementary School.
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Cho, Eunsoon – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1998
Analyzes perceptions and attitudes of a two-way video tele-educational system between on-site students and remote-site students in elementary schools in a rural area of Korea. Concludes that instructional design and strategies should be approached separately to accommodate the different interactions involved in on-site and distance education. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Elementary Education
The Influence of Discussion Groups in a Case-based Learning Environment.
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Flynn, Anna E.; Klein, James D. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2001
Examines the role of discussion groups in a case-based environment. College students completed two cases individually or in small discussion groups. Overall, participants in groups liked their method significantly better than those who worked alone, felt they learned more working in a group than they would have working alone, and expressed a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Method (Teaching Technique), College Students, Educational Environment