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The Effects of Computer-Based Instruction on the Achievement of College Students as a Function of Achievement Status and Mode of Presentation.
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Skinner, Michael E. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Describes a study that was designed to demonstrate the effects of computer-based instruction (CBI) on undergraduates' achievement based on achievement status and mode of presentation. Treatments for experimental and control groups are explained, the alternating treatments design (ATD) methodology is discussed, and the personalized system of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Classroom Lecture/Discussion vs. Live Televised Instruction: A Comparison of Effects on Student Performance, Attitude, and Interaction.
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Ritchie, Helen; Newby, Timothy J. – American Journal of Distance Education, 1989
Describes study of undergraduates that was conducted to compare the influence of the instructional environment on the frequency and types of interactions, performance, and student attitudes. Three treatment groups are described: (1) traditional classroom with instructor; (2) TV broadcast studio classroom with instructor; and (3) studio classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Educational Television
The Use of Hyper-Reference and Conventional Dictionaries.
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Aust, Ronald; And Others – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1993
Describes a study of 80 undergraduate foreign language learners that compared the use of a hyper-reference source incorporating an electronic dictionary and a conventional paper dictionary. Measures of consultation frequency, study time, efficiency, and comprehension are examined; bilingual and monolingual dictionary use is compared; and further…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction
Effects of Televised Lecture Presentation Styles on Student Learning.
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Lin, Carolyn A.; Creswell, Kent W. – Journal of Educational Television, 1989
Describes study of undergraduates that explored potential effects of instructional television (ITV) lecture presentation styles on student learning and acceptance. Eye contact and interspersed questioning techniques are emphasized, four treatment styles are explained, results are analyzed, and further research studies are suggested. (44…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Correlation, Educational Television, Eye Contact
The Knowledge Hypermap: An Alternative to Hypertext.
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Reynolds, Sharon B.; Dansereau, Donald F. – Computers and Education, 1990
Explains the combination of hypertext and knowledge maps into hypermaps, and describes a study of undergraduates learning statistical material that compared the effectiveness of using hypertext versus hypermaps. Recall, reference time and accuracy, and student satisfaction are investigated, and needs for further studies are suggested. (10…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation
Performance in Electronic Encyclopedias: Implications for Adaptive Systems.
Marchionini, Gary; Liebscher, Peter – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1991
Describes a study that examined the information-seeking behavior of undergraduate students searching print and electronic encyclopedias to determine how mental models are adapted for different types of media. Cognitive load is discussed; print and electronic systems are compared; differences among three electronic encyclopedias are described; and…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Electronic Publishing
The Effects of Pacing and Sequence Control in an Interactive Video Lesson.
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Milheim, William D. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1990
Discusses research on learner control, pacing, and sequence, and describes a study of undergraduates that was conducted to determine the effects of learner versus program control of pacing and sequence in an interactive video lesson on photography. Results are analyzed, and suggestions for further research are given. (38 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education