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Beatriz Ortega-Ruipérez; Ana Pereles; Miguel Lázaro – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2024
Aim/Purpose: The aim of the study is to test whether the perception of self-regulated learning during text reading in online teacher education is improved by using a digital tool for the use of metacognitive strategies for planning, monitoring, and self-assessment. Background: The use of self-regulated learning is important in reading skills, and…
Descriptors: Reading, Online Courses, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Technology
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Cowdery, Joan; Majeske, Paul; Frank, Rebecca; Brown, Devin – American Journal of Health Education, 2015
Background: Although there are thousands of health and fitness smartphone apps currently available, little research exists regarding the effects of mobile app technology on physical activity behavior. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test whether Exergame smartphone applications increase physical activity levels. Methods: This was a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Physical Activity Level
Watterson, Tom – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Finding ways to improve nutritional and physical activity components with today's adolescents is a significant problem. The obesity epidemic is over 10 years old and little research has been done on successful interventions that motivate today's students using the latest technology. A total of 140 middle school students and four physical…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Computer Oriented Programs
Bell, Fred – Creative Computing, 1979
A description is given of some of the ways personal computers could be used in the classroom and the benefits of these uses. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Learning, Learning Processes
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Levesque, Jeri A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1989
Maintains that the use of computers in the classroom produces motivated students, empowered learners, and increased literacy. Gives an example of the computer program "The Oregon Trail" in which students participate actively in a wagon train journey from Missouri to Oregon. Urges teachers to encourage students in their mastery of computer skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers