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Clarke, Peter J.; Davis, Debra L.; Buckley, Ingrid A.; Potvin, Geoff; Thirunarayanan, Mandayam; Jones, Edward L. – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2022
There continues to be an increase in enrollments in various computing programs at academic institutions due to many job opportunities available in the information, communication, and technology sectors. This enrollment surge has presented several challenges in many Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), and Software Engineering (SE)…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Learner Engagement, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Science Education
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Clarke, Peter J.; Davis, Debra; King, Tariq M.; Pava, Jairo; Jones, Edward L. – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2014
As software becomes more ubiquitous and complex, the cost of software bugs continues to grow at a staggering rate. To remedy this situation, there needs to be major improvement in the knowledge and application of software validation techniques. Although there are several software validation techniques, software testing continues to be one of the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Professional Personnel, Engineering, Testing
Dragon, Toby – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This thesis explores the design and evaluation of a collaborative, inquiry learning Intelligent Tutoring System for ill-defined problem spaces. The common ground in the fields of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning is investigated to identify ways in which tutoring systems can employ both automated…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Integrated Activities, Inquiry, Educational Environment
Martinez, Ray Earl – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This investigation is an exploratory study of the use of a metacognitive software tool in a social supportive learning environment. The tool combined metacognitive knowledge and regulation functionality embedded within the content of an eight week online graduate education course. Twenty-three learners, who were practicing teachers, used the tool.…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Graduate Study, Education Courses, Online Courses
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Chan, Charles C.; Tsui, Ming-sum; Chan, Mandy Y. C.; Hong, Joe H. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2008
This study aims to evaluate the perception of a cohort of social workers studying for a part-time master's program in social work in using the popular Web-based learning platform--World Wide Web Course Tools (WebCT) as a complimentary method of teaching and learning. It was noted that social work profession began incorporating computer technology…
Descriptors: Masters Programs, Educational Environment, Social Work, Teaching Methods
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Narasimhan, V. Lakshmi; Zhao, Shuxin; Liang, Hailong; Zhang, Shuangyi – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2006
This paper presents an interactive educational environment for use over both "in situ" and distance-based modalities of teaching. Several technological issues relating to the design and development of the distributed virtual learning environment have also been raised. The PROVIDE framework proposed in this paper is a seamless distributed…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Environment, Teaching Methods, Online Systems
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Blaye, Agnes; And Others – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1992
Reviews research on interactive computer learning. Examines the extent to which learner-computer interaction and learner-learner interaction can interfere with or support one another. Finds that viewing collaborative learning as joint negotiation of a common problem helps to define optimal characteristics of educational software. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Southwest Educational Development Lab., Austin, TX. – 1999
This document contains the facilitator's guide for three of 12 professional development modules under development by the Applying Technology to Restructuring and Learning project. The modules are designed for professional developers and teachers interested in creating technology-assisted constructivist learning environments in K-12 classrooms.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)
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Senapathi, Mali – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
The aim of the research is to derive a framework for the evaluation of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool learnability in educational environments. Drawing from the literature of Human Computer Interaction and educational research, a framework for evaluating CASE tool learnability in educational environments is derived. The two main…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Case Studies, Educational Environment