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The Use of Mobile Apps to Enhance Student Learning in Introduction to Psychology
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Diliberto-Macaluso, Kristen; Hughes, Alan – Teaching of Psychology, 2016
The current study examined the impact of mobile applications or apps on student learning in an introduction to psychology course. Students were assigned to complete a learner-centered worksheet activity on the brain and central nervous system using either an interactive 3-D Brain app or their online course textbook. We measured student learning…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Introductory Courses
Computer-Assisted Statistical Analysis: A Teaching Innovation?
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Ware, Mark E.; Chastain, Jeffrey D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1989
Assesses students' skills and attitudes toward teaching statistics with and without computer-assisted statistical analysis. Classifies students according to gender, grade point average, and mathematics competency. Analyses showed computer-assisted group had significantly more favorable attitudes toward statistics. (Author/NL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research
Computer-Aided Personalized System of Instruction: A Program Evaluation.
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Pear, Joseph J.; Novak, Mark – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Presents an evaluation of a computer-aided personalized system of instruction program in two undergraduate psychology courses. The computer presented short essay tests and arranged for students who had completed various assignments satisfactorily to help evaluate other students' mastery of those assignments. Student response generally was…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Computer-Assisted Instruction as a Supplement to Lectures in an Introductory Psychology Class.
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Worthington, Everett L., Jr.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Reports on a study that contrasted learning outcomes of students in a class that incorporated computer assisted instruction (CAI) exercises with those of a lecture-only class. Students in the lecture-plus CAI class scored higher than those in the lecture-only class, specifically regarding material covered in the class. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Teaching Abnormal Psychology in a Multimedia Classroom.
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Brewster, JoAnne – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Examines the techniques used in teaching an abnormal psychology class in a multimedia environment with two computers and a variety of audiovisual equipment. Students respond anonymously to various questions via keypads mounted on their desks, then immediately view and discuss summaries of their responses. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs