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Alcalde, C., J. I. Navarro, E. Marchena, and G. Ruiz. "Acquisition of Basic Concepts by Children with Intellectual Disabilities Using a Computer-Assisted Learning Approach." Psychological Reports 82, no. 3 (June 1998): 1051–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1998.82.3.1051.
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Computer-assisted learning can be an efficient learning-teaching procedure. Although there is an extensive educational software tradition for this approach, few have better performance than standard drill-and-practice methods. In this work, the specific software “Let's Play With …” was designed to teach concepts of colours, shapes, and body position to children with intellectual disabilities. The software structure follows the Gagné instructional design and applied behaviour analysis. The program was carried out with 39 boys and 21 girls who were special education students in the Cadiz School District. Statistically significant differences were found between groups taught with and without the software.
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Singer, George, Jo-Ann Sowers, and Larry K. Irvin. "Computer-Assisted Video Instruction for Training Paraprofessionals in Rural Special Education." Journal of Special Education Technology 8, no. 1 (June 1986): 27–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/016264348600800104.
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Computer assisted video instruction (CAVI) was tested as a way to improve the teaching skills of a paraprofessional who was responsible for the instruction of a deaf-blind student in a rural school. A multiple baseline design was used to examine the impact of CAVI on four teaching behaviors. Direct observation revealed that CAVI was effective in modifying three of the four target behaviors. The potential of CAVI in staff improvement efforts is discussed.
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Lehrer, Richard, Laura D. Harckham, Philip Archer, and Robert M. Pruzek. "Microcomputer-Based Instruction in Special Education." Journal of Educational Computing Research 2, no. 3 (August 1986): 337–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/cr5t-yfnl-w4tx-ln3a.
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This article reports findings of an evaluation study examining the instructional effectiveness of varying software environments for 120 preschool special needs children. Cognitive distancing principles were applied to classify children according to symbolic competence prior to instruction and to classify child-software interactions during instruction. An aptitude-by-treatment interaction design contrasted children's learning in either Logo or instructional software contexts with a control condition. Dependent measures included indicators of preschool problem solving, skill acquisition, language development, cognitive development and affective development. Results indicated that a Logo-based environment enhanced children's problem-solving skills and their acquisition of linguistic pragmatics as compared to counterparts in a control condition. In contrast, an instructional software condition promoted children's acquisition of specific skills. Neither software environment enhanced children's global levels of cognitive or of affective development. We conclude with a caution that the medium is not the message.
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Whyte, Michael M., Dolores M. Karolick, Milton C. Nielsen, Gregory D. Elder, and W. Thomas Hawley. "Cognitive Styles and Feedback in Computer-Assisted Instruction." Journal of Educational Computing Research 12, no. 2 (March 1995): 195–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/m2av-gehe-cm9g-j9p7.
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Feedback during student practice is considered a fundamental component of well-designed computer-assisted instruction (CAI). This project focuses on the appropriate applications of feedback in a CAI lesson which teaches knowledge bases and concepts. The student's learning style/characteristics are a factor in the process. The project follows a 4 × 2 design which includes a pretest, intervention, posttest, and delayed posttest model. The factors of the design are feedback (KCR, KCRI, KOR, KORI) and learner characteristics (field dependent, field independent). The learners, freshmen cadets at the USAF Academy, were assigned to treatment groups via stratified random sampling. Stratification was based on pretest scores of prior knowledge and learner characteristics. The results of the primary intervention, level of feedback, were statistically significant, favoring increasing levels of information feedback. This article also provides instructors, instructional designers and authors of computer-assisted instruction useful methodologies for implementing the results in instructional products.
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Mohammed, Tawffeek A. S., Mustapha Saidi, Blanche Nyingone Assam, and Elsanosi M. Eldokali. "Towards a Blended Programme for Arabic and Other Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs) in the South African Higher Education Context." Education Research International 2021 (September 30, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/1455705.
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Disruptive technologies are widely used in education today. They aim to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies of students. The field of applied linguistics, in general, and foreign language teaching, in particular, have benefited immensely from the developments taking place in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). However, meaningful learning cannot be achieved by using technology indiscriminately; an understanding of educational theories and key instructional design models is urgently required. The present study argues that the adoption of established instructional design models will yield effective learning materials not only for the less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) but also for language classrooms in general. It investigates the use of ADDIE instructional design model for designing and developing a blended syllabus for teaching Arabic as a foreign language in South African institutions of higher learning. The study also deals with the attitudes of the students towards the designed blended syllabus. The proposed syllabus is based on a wide range of web-based tools and e-learning specifications such as Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) and Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM). This study serves as a guideline for developing instructional materials for teaching Arabic, as well as other languages.
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Ugwuanyi, Christian Sunday, and Chinedu I. O. Okeke. "Enhancing University Students’ Achievement in Physics using Computer-Assisted Instruction." International Journal of Higher Education 9, no. 5 (July 17, 2020): 115. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v9n5p115.
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Twenty-first century classrooms have come with a lot of changes in instructional delivery at various levels of education. However, most lecturers in Nigerian universities still adopt the traditional method of instruction not minding the demands of the twenty-first century classrooms. As a result of this, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on the impact of computer-assisted instruction on the students’ achievement in physics. This study, therefore, sought the efficacy of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on students’ achievement in physics. A randomized controlled trial experimental design was adopted for the study using a sample of 120 participants. Physics Achievement Test (PAT) was used to collect data for the study. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. It was found that Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) had a significant effect on students’ achievement in physics at posttest and follow-up assessments. Thus, Physics education lecturers should be trained on how to design and use CAI package for effective twenty-first century classroom instructional delivery in Nigerian university.
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Stephen, Daikwo. "IMPROVING STUDENTS ENGAGEMENT IN PHYSICS USING COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION METHOD." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 10 (October 31, 2021): 1027–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/13645.
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Contemporary society has witnessed a growing trend of technological innovations in the educational landscape. The phenomenon has been widely integrated into the education system of Nigeria. Perhaps, researchers have deployed different computer technologies to enhance students performance in varying subjects. The present study aims to determine whether computer-assisted instructional methods would affect students engagement in physics in secondary school. A total of one hundred and eighty-seven secondary school students were drawn from eight public secondary schools in Ankpa and Lokoja in Kogi state as the studys participants. The study adopted aquasi-experimental pre-test, post-test study design. The result revealed a significant difference in students engagement in physics between the students taught with the computer-assisted instructional method and those taught with the conventional way at MD = 5.08, t (185) = 7.328, p = .000. Thus, the study concludes that a computer-assisted instructional method is an indispensable tool that could influence students engagement in physics, especially among secondary school students. The practical implications and recommendations are discussed.
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Goforth, Dave. "Learner Control = Decision Making + Information: A Model and Meta-Analysis." Journal of Educational Computing Research 11, no. 1 (July 1994): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/x799-7fdg-h0vq-th9c.
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Research into the effectiveness of learner control in tutorial computer assisted instruction has produced equivocal results. In order to analyze these results, learner control is defined within a general model of decisions and information in instructional systems. When the research is categorized according to this model, the effectiveness of learner control is confirmed and a preliminary conclusion concerning the importance of information is reached. A case is made for an instructional design focus in learner control research based on model building rather than hypothesis testing.
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Abramovich, Sergei, and Michael L. Connell. "Using Technology in Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education: A Sociocultural Perspective." ISRN Education 2014 (March 4, 2014): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/345146.
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A central tenet of mathematics education reform is the integral role of technology at all grade levels. The current technological changes combined with the changes in the mathematics content and instructional method require elementary mathematics teachers to be able to design technology intensive lessons for exploration and discovery of these concepts through appropriate computer applications. In actual practice, however, most computer applications provided for mathematics education consist of software designed for a specific educational purpose: the solution in a can scenario. Furthermore, economic constraints often stand in the way of incorporating such special purpose software into an instructional setting. In this paper we will discuss an alternative to this traditional approach which shifts the instructional focus specific computer applications to more sophisticated uses of general purpose software. In particular educational uses of spreadsheets will be developed as an exemplar for this approach.
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Arrington, T. Logan. "The 35th Meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design & Technology: A Special Report." TechTrends 64, no. 3 (March 23, 2020): 344–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11528-020-00490-8.
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Kim, Wha-Chun Mary. "Conceptual Design Of An Intelligent Hypermedia Language Learning Environment." CALICO Journal 8, no. 4 (January 14, 2013): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/cj.v8i4.25-36.
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A major concern in the area of foreign language instruction has been the enhancement of effective teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches. There has been an increasing attempt in recent years to apply the new technology as part of this endeavor. This paper will describe a current research effort to determine the nature of effective instructional methodology and multimedia courseware design in the area of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) through a reconstruction and reanalysis of an existing Korean interactive video courseware. By studying its design decisions and underlying pedagogical principles documented through the Instructional Design Environment or IDE, empirical research will be conducted on how learners respond to and make use of various HELP options in acquiring their language skills. The project's ultimate objective is to apply these research results to the design and development of intelligent authoring tools for language learning.
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Skudrna, Vincent J. "Role of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in an Introductory Computer Concepts Course." Journal of Educational Technology Systems 25, no. 4 (June 1997): 327–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/8362-cgbb-3d5r-j0uc.
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The primary objective of this article is to discuss the role of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) at the undergraduate level via a survey of related literature and specific applications. CAI shares many features with other instructional modes, such as traditional classrooms and programmed instruction (PI). Many characteristics of learners affect their ability to learn and acquire new knowledge. An individual's subject-specific knowledge and general knowledge both affect comprehension. With regard to instructional design, system approaches are sometimes referred to as instructional development systems (IDS). An IDS embraces several major categories. These include a statement of goals, analysis, development of instruction, and evaluation and revision. General statements on CAI can be divided into the following areas: requirements, potential benefits, state of the art, problems, CAI as a factor in society, the roles of industry, education, and government, including the role of teacher. At least two educational requirements make CAI inevitable, i.e., the trend to individualized instruction and the growth in information to be acquired. Data processing and computer science involve the teaching of computer skills in relative isolation from other disciplines. Hence, the computer is the principal subject. Student problem solving and research is where the computer is used as a tool in some field outside computer science. A specific sphere of application is the subject. This article will relate these categories as they apply to an introductory computer concepts course taught at the undergraduate level. Another phase of this course is that it is accounting-oriented.
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Bass, George, Roger Ries, and William Sharpe. "Teaching Basic Skills through Microcomputer Assisted Instruction." Journal of Educational Computing Research 2, no. 2 (May 1986): 207–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/kean-rwux-7bl2-fp3v.
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Low achieving students in grades 4–6 were given supplementary microcomputer assisted instruction in reading and mathematics. Students' performance was assessed with a pretest/posttest nonequivalent control group design using standardized achievement and affective tests. Although all microcomputer experimental groups showed statistically significant pretest/posttest gains in reading and mathematics, the control groups using conventional instructional methods also showed similar gains. Analysis of covariance of achievement gains revealed only one experimental group, sixth grade reading, to be statistically superior to the control groups' performance. No significant changes in students' attitudes toward schooling or sense of control over their own performance were detected. Implications of this study's design and findings are discussed with respect to past CAI research and present CAI school practices.
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Dai, Dan Dan. "Artificial Intelligence Technology Assisted Music Teaching Design." Scientific Programming 2021 (December 21, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9141339.
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With the continuous improvement of the global economic level and scientific level, information technology has penetrated into all fields of people’s life. Today, the strategy of vigorously promoting educational modernization has created conditions for intelligent music teaching and promoted the in-depth application of artificial intelligence technology in education. Intelligent instructional design supported by artificial intelligence technology is the deep integration of information technology and music teaching. Through the intelligent perception technology, learning analysis technology, and emotional computing technology of artificial intelligence, an intelligent music teaching model is established. The online learning and education platform based on big data intelligence provides teachers with rich teaching methods, provides personalized evaluation and adaptive learning services for students’ learning, and helps improve the efficiency of music teaching. The traditional teaching design model cannot effectively guide the intelligent music teaching and cannot meet the needs of students’ development. Therefore, on the basis of previous studies, the author studies the intelligent teaching design supported by artificial intelligence technology. This study uses new generation information technologies such as big data, Internet of things, mobile Internet, and artificial intelligence to build a complete set of scientific intelligent music teaching design model. Wisdom teaching provides a reference for the whole process before, during, and after class, helps guide teachers to better carry out wisdom teaching, helps students explore cooperative and autonomous learning, and promotes the wisdom transformation of teaching methods and learning methods to a certain extent. Music classroom teaching has become more targeted and effective. Therefore, it is of great significance to cultivate intelligent music talents.
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Weng, Xiaojing, and Thomas K. F. Chiu. "Instructional design and learning outcomes of intelligent computer assisted language learning: Systematic review in the field." Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence 4 (2023): 100117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2022.100117.
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Byrum, David C. "Formative Evaluation of Computer Courseware: An Experimental Comparison of Two Methods." Journal of Educational Computing Research 8, no. 1 (February 1992): 69–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/1w7x-mxnh-9eur-9fbr.
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Although considered an integral step in the instructional design process, formative evaluation has not received widespread use in the design of CAI (computer-assisted instruction). One issue is the developer's uncertainty in selecting a method of formative evaluation for a CAI product. The objective of this study was to examine the differential impact of two methods of formative evaluation on the revision of courseware. This study investigated the effects of one-to-one and small group methods of formative evaluation of microcomputer courseware on learner posttest scores after using a CAI program. Subjects were seventy-two female and fourteen male undergraduate students from instructional design classes at a midwestern state university. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups and used either 1) the original CAI program, 2) the CAI program revised using the one-to-one method, or 3) the CAI program revised using the small group method. Results indicated a significant difference in learner posttest scores on the CAI products revised using the two methods of formative evaluation over the original version. There was no significant difference between posttest scores of the CAI products revised based on one-to-one or small group method of formative evaluation.
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Choi, Soo-Young. "APPLICATION OF COMPONENT DISPLAY THEORY IN DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING CALI." CALICO Journal 3, no. 4 (January 14, 2013): 40–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/cj.v3i4.40-45.
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Component Display Theory—(Merrill 1983; Merrill, Kowallis, and Wilson 1981) has been developed to be an analytical theory-based instructional design guide. It was the rationale underlying the design of the TICCIT computer-assisted learning system. It forms also a major foundation for hundreds of hours of instruction designed by Courseware, Inc. This paper discusses step-by-step procedures of its use in designing a goal-oriented Computer Assisted Language Instruction (CALI), and in quantifying the effectiveness of the instruction as a preliminary evaluation tool.
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Duchastel, Philippe. "Intelligent Computer Assisted Instruction Systems: The Nature of Learner Control." Journal of Educational Computing Research 2, no. 3 (August 1986): 379–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/d4jw-nr13-adta-mr8a.
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Learner control, which is contrary in spirit to the design philosophy underlying traditional CAI systems, is an important feature of most intelligent computer assisted instruction (ICAI) systems, as revealed through the learning dialogues they support. Such learner control is made possible by the natural language interface and the type of knowledge base incorporated in these systems. Such systems, it is argued, because they enable unplanned interactions with the learner and capitalize on student curiosity and motivation, can attain a much finer grain of individualization than traditional CAI systems can. The conceptual and affective requirements of instructional adaptation indicate the desirability of substantial learner control as well as the potential danger of overly strong tutorial guidance.
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Avifah, I'anatul, and Muchamad Sholakhuddin Al Fajri. "Pre-service EFL teachers’ perception on educational video production technology: A needs analysis." International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) 11, no. 3 (September 1, 2022): 1407. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v11i3.21149.
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This study conducted a needs analysis by investigating the perceptions of Indonesian pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers and in-service lecturers about instructional media development and the potential of educational video production for EFL teacher education. This research was conducted with a number of respondents from pre-service teachers who took instructional materials or media development course (IMALT/IMALD) and computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and lecturers including the program director of language education department in Indonesian universities. The results suggested that the design of the workshop should be devised as constructive learning with a focus on project-based learning to help teacher candidates develop their skills in employee value proposition (EVP). The workshop is also suggested to provide some examples of today’s educational video to bring into the discussion. In terms of the course design, the participants suggested some intended topics to learn, which are learning objectives and strategies, camera work, pedagogic approaches for video production, additional creative aids in video production and pre- and post-production phase of EVP.
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Vigilante Jr., Richard J. "Teacher Perceptions of Virtual Credit Recovery Program Equivalency." International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments 9, no. 1 (January 2019): 16–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijvple.2019010102.
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This article examines the equivalency of virtual credit recovery (VCR) programs as a viable alternative to earning back failed credits needed to graduate on time. Utilization of interviews and questionnaires assisted with collecting perspective data of 10 teachers facilitating the VCR program. Artifact analysis provided a third source of numeric data and allowed for triangulation of results. Data underwent thematic analysis and pattern matching, which led to the development of five main themes: (1) knowledge of students, (2) instructional design procedures, (3) facilitator communication and support, (4) instructional assistance, and (5) outcomes. Data analysis revealed the existence of both positive and negative learning experiences, both of which affect the overall equivalency of the VCR program. Although learning experiences varied in value, results indicated VCR programs provide an equivalent and viable alternative to earning back failed credits needed to graduate on time.
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Oluwatoyin, Fashiku, Christopher, Jembola Emily Olujoke, and Ayoku Oba Baba. "Computer-Assisted Instructional Strategies and Learning Outcomes of Pupils in Pre-Basic Private Schools in Southwestern Nigeria." American Journal of Education and Learning 7, no. 2 (October 7, 2022): 58–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.55284/ajel.v7i2.706.
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The study was on the influence of computer-assisted learning instructional strategies on learning outcomes of pupils in Pre-Basic private schools in Southwestern Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The population comprised 14,266 teachers in Southwestern Nigeria's pre-basic and primary schools. A sample of 378 primary school teachers were selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. The study used the Management of Computer Assisted Learning, Instructional Strategies and Learning Outcomes in Pre-basic Schools Questionnaire (MACALISLOPS-Q), Teachers’ Observation Schedule on CAL Application (TOSCALA) and Test of Skill Acquisition on CAL in Pre-basic Schools (TESACALPS) for data collection. Data collected were analysed using percentages and mean scores for research questions while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Variance. The results showed that the types of CAL facilities and equipment used in teaching in the study area were Computer desktop/laptop (81.2%), interactive whiteboard (53.9%), television (75.6%), smartphones 59.4%, Digital Video Disks and Compact Disks (69.4%). Results further showed a significant influence of CAL on children's Literacy and Numeracy (F-= 4.517, p<0.05), The study concluded that Management of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) and instructional strategies have a significant influence on learning outcomes of private pre-basic school children in Southwestern Nigeria it was recommended among others that: stakeholders in education and non-governmental organisations should procure CAL facilities and equipment in Pre-Basic schools, the provided CAL technology should be well managed and appropriate instructional strategies should be used in facilitating learning among the children in Pre-Basic Schools in the study area.
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Varlakova, Ekaterina, Elena Bugreeva, Anna Maevskaya, and Yulia Borisova. "Instructional Design of an Integrative Online Business English Course for Master’s Students of a Technical University." Education Sciences 13, no. 1 (December 30, 2022): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci13010041.
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The article deals with the instructional design of an integrative Business English course for master’s students of a technical university (a case study of the Saint Petersburg Mining University) for blended and/or flexible learning. The main goal is to design a course that can be used as a full-fledged online course in asynchronous learning and is at the same time adjustable to the existing offline Business English course. The research uses methods such as observation, focus groups, surveying, empirical research and analytical and descriptive methods. The authors see a solution in a special instructional design based on the integration of traditional teaching approaches in offline learning, information technology and elements of infotainment and edutainment. The article presents the results of the target audience analysis and the needs analysis, outlines the structure of the course, specifies approaches to enhance motivation in master’s students and presents an integrative system of assessment and evaluation of the learners’ knowledge and skills. The key features of the instructional design of the Business English course suggested include exposure to professional scenarios, learners’ reflection, multiple instruments encouraging learners’ cognitive activity and performance and an opportunity to apply their knowledge to actual performance rather than summative assessment.
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Li, Xinying, and Leilei Wang. "The Impact of Teachers’ Instructional Design on the Development of Young Children’s Sense of Innovation: An Algorithmic Perspective Analysis." Mobile Information Systems 2022 (September 6, 2022): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9130643.
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In the development of education, each new technology applied to the teaching process provides a new dimension of development in line with human needs. In national education, intelligent network teaching plays a role in promoting education informatization, education reform, and the smooth implementation of new curriculum standards, and the quality of education technology is an essential part of the quality structure of teachers and helps to optimize teaching and training innovative talents. Genetic algorithms play an important role in the design of intelligent network teaching systems, so the application of genetic algorithms is of great importance to the development of national education in China. The purpose of the design is to cultivate children’s interest and enthusiasm in computer technology from an early age and to form a preliminary understanding of computer technology. In recent years, with the popularity of computers and smart phones, the wave of information technology has accelerated in China. Early childhood IT teaching should be combined with the characteristics of the subject and the special understanding characteristics of the elementary school student group, to help students develop their abilities through technological innovation. This thesis starts from the characteristics of multimedia technology. Combined with the process of teaching design, several thoughts are given on how the teaching design based on multimedia technology can be more scientific and reasonable, hoping to be helpful to the pedagogues.
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H McManis, Mark, and Lilla D McManis. "Using a Touch-Based, Computer-Assisted Learning System to Promote Literacy and Math Skills for Low-Income Preschoolers." Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 15 (2016): 409–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3550.
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The use of touch-based technologies by young children to improve academic skills has seen growth outpacing empirical evidence of its effectiveness. Due to the educational challenges low-income children face, the stakes for providing instructional technology with demonstrated efficacy are high. The current work presents an empirical study of the use of a touch-based, computer-assisted learning system by low-income preschoolers. A description of the system’s design is provided with attention to young children’s interaction with touch devices, learner engagement, and pedagogically-based delivery of academic content. Children in 18 low-income child-care preschool classrooms were assessed on literacy and math skills in the fall and again in the spring. Target children used the iStartSmart learning system throughout the academic year, while control children did not have access to the system. Compared to controls, children using the learning system made significant gains on external standardized measures of literacy and math. Children who spent more time using the system and those who reached the upper levels of skill understanding showed the strongest improvement in test scores. The findings contribute to the currently sparse literature by illuminating that for at-risk early learners, touch-based, computer-assisted instructional technology shows promise as an educational tool.
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King, Alison. "Verbal Interaction and Problem-Solving within Computer-Assisted Cooperative Learning Groups." Journal of Educational Computing Research 5, no. 1 (February 1989): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/ynv2-qrb2-hucn-dgjk.
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Verbal interaction and problem-solving behavior of small cooperative peer groups were observed while these groups worked on a computer-assisted (non-programming) problem-solving task. The purpose of the study was to identify problem-solving behaviors which relate to success within this context. Thirty-six fourth grade students were assigned to groups of three to form six groups of high and six of average academic ability. All groups used a nonprogramming version of Logo turtle graphics to reproduce a given line design on the computer screen. Results indicate that there was no relationship between success and ability, and that successful groups asked more task-related questions, spent more time on strategy, and reached higher levels of strategy elaboration than did unsuccessful groups. High ability groups made a greater number of long task statements than did average groups, bindings are discussed within the theoretical frameworks of social cognition and modeling. Instructional implications, including those for the development of computer-assisted learning materials for peer group problem solving, are also discussed.
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Kunduz, Nazan, and Nilgün Seçken. "DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF 7E LEARNING MODEL BASED COMPUTER-ASSISTED TEACHING MATERIALS ON PRECIPITATION TITRATIONS." Journal of Baltic Science Education 12, no. 6 (December 15, 2013): 784–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/jbse/13.12.784.
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The purposes of this study are to develop a computer-assisted instructional material, which involves animations, virtual lab and educational computer applications, based on 7E learning model towards the methods of Mohr and Volhard in the unit “precipitation titrations” delivered in some quantification chemistry courses and to identify the effects of this material on student achievement. The study employs the design of quasi-experimental with control and experiment groups to which pre- and post-test were administered. The participants of the study includes 89 vocational high school students. The data were collected through the administration of the test which was used as both pre- and post-test. The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the achievement test was found to be 0.756. The findings obtained were analysed through t-tests. The findings indicate that post-test scores of experiment group and control group on the achievement test were statistically significant different. This difference indicates that the software has positive effects on student achievement. Key words: chemistry education, 7E learning model, animation, precipitation titrations, virtual lab, educational computer games.
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Gore, Dolores A., Gary N. Morrison, Martha L. Maas, and Elizabeth A. Anderson. "A Study of Teaching Reading Skills to the Young Child Using Microcomputer Assisted Instruction." Journal of Educational Computing Research 5, no. 2 (May 1989): 179–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/p3td-ha2m-1m5n-gecr.
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The major purpose of this study was to determine if the five-year-old child could be taught reading skills through the computer. Fourteen children attending a preschool for low income families received specific reading skills instruction exclusively on the microcomputer. The curriculum used at the preschool was designed to eliminate any drill and practice on isolated reading skills. The study was a pretest/posttest single group design. All subjects were administered the Metropolitan Readiness Test and the results were analyzed using the one-way analysis of variance ( p < .01). A secondary purpose was to determine if the children could learn basic computer literacy skills without direct instruction and drill. Through an analysis of the observation notes it was determined that the computer literacy skills were learned by the children while involved in the academic skills instructional program.
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Ural, Evrim, and Orhan Ercan. "THE EFFECTS OF WEB-BASED EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE ENRICHED BY CONCEPT MAPS ON LEARNING OF STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER." Journal of Baltic Science Education 14, no. 1 (February 20, 2015): 7–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.33225/jbse/15.14.07.
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Current study aimed to examine the effects of web-based instructional material enriched by concept maps, the academic achievement of 7th graders in “Structure and Properties of Matter" unit. The study utilized a quasi-experimental model with pretest-posttest control group design. A sample of the study was composed of 58 students. “Structure and Properties of Matter" unit was taught to the experimental group with computer assisted teaching method, while the same unit was taught to control group by using traditional teaching methods. “Structure of Matter Achievement Test”, “Science and Technology Attitude Scale” and “Computer Attitude Scale” were used as data collection tools. The results showed that web-based teaching method was more effective compared to traditional teaching methods in increasing academic achievement in science and technology classes and there is no statistically significant difference in both group attitudes towards Science and Technology Class or computers. Key words: academic achievement, concept maps, computer attitude, structure of matter, science and technology attitude.
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BEAUDOIN, MARTIN. "A principle-based approach to teaching grammar on the web." ReCALL 16, no. 2 (November 2004): 462–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0958344004001429.
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The advantages of computer-assisted grammar teaching and more recently, web-based grammar teaching, include the possibility, for the instructor, of devoting class time to teaching communication skills, and the capacity of individualizing the course work. Several websites have been created for these very reasons. However, most of these sites include only a small portion of the grammar and very few are based on educational principles. This paper will summarize what should be the guiding principles in the design of this type of website, most of which involve instructional design and the need for structure and adaptability to different learning styles. It should also be noted that there are design principles specific to grammar teaching, such as the distinction between exploratory and pre-established modes, and the scaffolding of concepts. The application of these principles will be illustrated through the presentation of a web site.
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Ye, Yanping. "Rule-Based AI System Application on College English Teaching Path Based on Computer-Aided Technology." Security and Communication Networks 2022 (March 23, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9913450.
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With the development of the Internet, “Internet Plus” has been widely used in various fields, and the Internet has become a great opportunity to transform CET. People’s demand for education, especially higher education, has also increased rapidly. With the attention and investment of the state in recent years, higher education has developed rapidly, accounting for half of China’s higher education. However, the increase in the number of students has brought great pressure to CET. How to improve the teaching efficiency of large classes is an urgent problem to be solved. The development of sci and tech, especially computer, has brought us new hope. Computer-assisted instruction has been introduced into CET. However, there are some unreasonable points in the design of computer-aided marking system in China, which is not suitable for CET. It is very important to research and design a computer-aided marking system that can expand CET methods and maximize the integration of English instructional resources. This paper introduces the principle, characteristics, and application fields of AI; analyzes the problems faced by CET; and puts forward a CET path based on computer-aided technology.
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Purnomo, Fredy, Silviana Simidjaja, Dwi Pangestuti, and Anggondo Paulus Stifanus. "Aplikasi Perangkat Ajar “Petualangan Fisika” Berbasis Multimedia untuk SMP Kelas 8." ComTech: Computer, Mathematics and Engineering Applications 2, no. 1 (June 1, 2011): 123. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/comtech.v2i1.2724.
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Multimedia can be used as a supportive element in education. The most significant implementation of multimedia is shown in computer assisted instruction (CAI). It is a self-instructional program which provides an accessible, interactive, and flexible way of presenting curriculum material. Therefore, this research objective is to design and develop a CAI for physics as a supportive learning method at school. Interactive Multimedia System Design & Development Cycle is used as the research method. It explains about a development and design cycle, especially for interactive multimedia system. Any information and data for analyzing user's need are obtained through questionnaire and interview. From the research, it is shown that most of the students face difficulties in learning physics as they imagine the logic or process that happens. Being implemented, most students as well as teachers are interested in this application that makes it easier for them to understand the physics process.
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Moukalled, F., and A. Honein. "Computer-Aided Analysis of Hydraulic Reaction Turbines." International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education 25, no. 2 (April 1997): 73–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030641909702500201.
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A microcomputer-based educational software package designed to help mechanical engineering students to understand hydraulic reaction turbines is described. The software is interactive, menu-driven, and easy-to-use, is written in the Pascal computer language, and runs on IBM PC, or compatible, computers. The program can handle radial, mixed, or axial flow turbine problems by solving for unknown variables through a complete set of equations covering the turbine installation. Using similarity laws, model-prototype problems or operation under different conditions can also be tackled. Furthermore, the program is equipped with graphical utilities that include many diagrammatic sketches of reaction turbines, some recommended charts, and the possibility of drawing velocity triangles when corresponding variables are available. The most important feature of the package is an option that allows one to plot the variation of any parameter versus any other one. Through this option, the student can easily understand and discuss the effects of varying design parameters on the overall performance of the machine. Finally, some special features that are important in making the package user-friendly and encouraging-to-use are also available, and the comprehensive example problem provided demonstrates the capabilities of the package as an instructional tool.
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Lee, HyunJung, and SoHyun Lee. "The Effects of Instruction Strategy Using Special Interest Areas on Performance Rate and Accuracy in Mathematical Word Problems Solving Task of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders." Korean Association For Persons With Autism 22, no. 3 (December 31, 2022): 37–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.33729/kapa.2022.3.2.
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This study examined the effects of an instructional strategy using areas of special interest to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) on their performance rate and accuracy in mathematical word problem-solving. The study used a multiple probe design for three students with ASD under three experimental conditions: baseline, intervention, and maintenance. First, the computation level of the word problem was selected by interviewing special education teachers and parents. Next, each participant’s special interest area was determined. Then, the interest areas were used to modify students’ word problems. Finally, the students were taught the instruction strategy’s four steps. The results indicated that the intervention increased each participant’s mathematical word problem-solving performance rate and accuracy. Furthermore, these effects persisted after the intervention. Several implications of the study are discussed
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Nguyen, Nhat Quang, Kean Wah Lee, Csaba Zoltan Szabo, and Dung Ngoc Phuong Nguyen. "A Case Study of Technology-Assisted Flipped Learning in Enhancing Learner Translation Capabilities and Its Mitigated Challenges." International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching 12, no. 1 (January 2022): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijcallt.291109.
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This study presents a flipped classroom approach tailored to provide dynamic instructional learning of one translation module in Vietnam. The model took consideration of relevant factors of Activity theory (instruments, rules, community and division of labour) to (1) investigate how it could re-orientate learners’ translation habits, and (2) find out the mitigated challenges encountered by Vietnamese learners. 39 junior students at a public university in Vietnam participated in the study. The research implemented a case study design, using semi-structured interviews to examine in depth the benefits of this flipped setting and its actual challenges. The collected findings revealed that this approach could not only bridge the gaps in the relevant literature of flipped learning, but also could improve learners’ habits to use appropriate translation strategies. Finally, challenges faced by learners during the implementation were minimised, thanks to the systematic structure of the flipped classroom procedure and Activity theory.
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Bryant, Diane Pedrotty, Marilyn Goodwin, Brian R. Bryant, and Kellie Higgins. "Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Review of the Research." Learning Disability Quarterly 26, no. 2 (May 2003): 117–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1593594.
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This article reviews research on vocabulary interventions involving students with learning disabilities. The purpose of the review was to summarize the findings of vocabulary intervention research and to present implications for vocabulary instruction. The studies were analyzed based on the following intervention research variables: word selection procedure, materials, instructional design and procedures, duration of the intervention, mastery criterion, measures of vocabulary learning (word knowledge level and reading comprehension), maintenance, and generalization (reading comprehension). Based on the selection criteria, six articles spanning the period from 1978 to the present were identified. Vocabulary interventions were categorized into four areas, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), fluency-building vocabulary practice activities, mnemonic strategy instruction, and concept enhancement instruction. Overall, positive results were found for the interventions on measures of immediate recall, maintenance, and generalization.
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Papadima-Sophocleous, Salomi. "Teacher Education for Language Assessment and Testing: Postgraduate Program Evaluation from its Students’ Perspective." Colombian Applied Linguistics Journal 24, no. 1 (April 22, 2022): 67–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.14483/22487085.17373.
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A review of research conducted on language assessment teacher education (TE) revealed a lack of studies focused on the participants’ perspective. This work concentrates on the evaluation of an online computer-assisted language assessment and testing (CALAT) TE program offered for four consecutive years. The research was based on a conceptual, multidimensional e-learning evaluation model. The data were obtained from 19 practicing language teachers who attended the MA in Computer-Assisted Language Learning via an online anonymous survey focused on 1) the participants’ engagement; 2) course organization, teaching mode, and materials; 3) course strengths; 4) course aspects most helpful for learning; and 5) course aspects that constituted obstacles for learning. The results indicate the participants’ positive attitude towards the course; they highlighted that their knowledge, skills, and principles had improved, as well as the constructivist instructional design and the organization, teaching modes, and materials of the course, which motivated them and involved them in active interaction and collaboration. The participants also perceived the assessment practices performed during the course in a positive way, which favored their learning and teaching practice within the classroom. The results also include some recommendations for course improvement.
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Safitri, Dini, and Tri Asih Wahyu Hartati. "KELAYAKAN ASPEK MEDIA DAN BAHASA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN BUKU AJAR DAN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF BIOLOGI SEL." Florea : Jurnal Biologi dan Pembelajarannya 3, no. 2 (December 23, 2016): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.25273/florea.v3i2.794.
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<p>Instructional materials are supporting the success of learning. The purpose is the development of teaching materials to help facilitate the learning process so that learners drafting special requirements that must be met. One of the compulsory subjects in biology education courses are of Cell Biology, and based on the needs analysis, multimedia-assisted teaching materials is very required. This research aims to develop products Cell Biology course textbook aided interactive multimedia using the 4D model viable aspect kegrafikan (media) and language. The 4D model consists of stages define, design, develop, and disseminate. The development phase is limited to stages develop. This research generates results media and language as validation data. The tests showed that the textbook and interactive multimedia eligible for use in the real learning of Biology Cell course.Validator also put forward suggestions for the improvement of some parts of teaching materials.</p><p> </p>
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Ja’afar, Hasimah, Wan Mazlini Othman, Hema Vanita Kesevan, and Budi M.S. "Enhancing Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) Through Computer Assisted Repeated Reading (CARR)." Asian Journal of University Education 17, no. 1 (March 8, 2021): 207. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v17i1.12618.
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This study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of using the Computer Assisted Repeated Reading (CARR) technique to enhance Form One rural students’ oral reading fluency (ORF). The single subject experimental design (SSED) which emphasised on the individual participant was used to collect data. Five students participated in this 12 week study in which the CARR intervention was carried out two times a week. CARR, the adaptation of the CBM/ORF procedure was used to improve the participants’ accuracy and automaticity in word decoding. Each participant’s accuracy and automaticity in word decoding before and after intervention were charted on line graphs. Accuracy was determined by the percentage of words read correctly. The participant’s initial reading accuracy which stood at 96.7%, 94.2%, 96.6%, 97.3% and 97.1% showed that they could only read at instructional level. After the CARR intervention their reading accuracy improved and stood at 98.8%, 99.2%,97.2%,98.8% and 98.0%.This showed that they can now read the assessment texts or other texts of comparable difficulty independently. Automaticity was determined by the reading rate or words read correctly per minute (WCPM). The participant’s initial WCPM was between 104 to 143 WCPM, 85 WCPM to 127 WCPM, 99 to 128, 57 to 209 WCPM and 103 and 163 WCPM. After the CARR intervention their reading automaticity improved between 108 to 158 WCPM, 99 to 146 WCPM, 99 to 135, 52 to 120 WCPM and 114 and 167 WCPM. Based on the participants’ individual results, it can be concluded that the CARR technique was effective in improving struggling readers’ reading fluency. The results further implied that the CARR technique will ease burnt out English teachers’ workloads. CARR is user friendly and it can help teachers to help their students become better readers while helping struggling readers to become fluent.
Keywords: Reading fluency, Accuracy, Automaticity, Repeated reading, Computer Assisted Repeated Reading (CARR)
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Billingsley, Glenna M., Cathy N. Thomas, and Jo A. Webber. "Effects of Student Choice of Instructional Method on the Learning Outcomes of Students With Comorbid Learning and Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities." Learning Disability Quarterly 41, no. 4 (April 18, 2018): 213–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0731948718768512.
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The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine whether learning preferences of secondary students identified with concomitant learning disabilities (LD) and emotional disturbance (ED) align with the instructional method with which they best learned mathematics. Responses to a preference survey given before and after instruction were compared with learning outcomes in a single-subject, alternating treatments research design investigating the effects of direct teach, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), and a combination of both methods. Results showed that most students were able to predict, by choice or stated preference, conditions under which they will learn best and, in hindsight, indicate the condition that provided the best learning outcome. This small study contributes to the literature on secondary mathematics learning for students with LD, and makes unique contributions regarding (a) the learning of students with comorbid LD and ED and (b) implementation of instruction that combines direct teach with CAI.
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Mozelius, Peter, and Claes Rydell. "Problems Affecting Successful Implementation of Blended Learning in Higher Education - The Teacher Perspective." International Journal of Information and Communication Technologies in Education 6, no. 2 (May 24, 2017): 4–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijicte-2017-0001.
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Abstract An increased use of blended learning environments in higher education has been an emerging trend in the 21st century. Sometimes the definition of blended learning has been so broad that it makes it hard to find any learning environment in higher education that would not be included. Many research studies have been reporting the pros and cons of blended learning from the university perspective and the learner perspective. There are less studies on the teacher view of blended learning environments. This study had the aim to explore, analyse and discuss teachers’ perceived problems and barriers to a successful implementation of blended learning at university level. The used research strategy was a qualitative cross-sectional study where data has been collected with semistructured interviews. Six teachers that all are subject matter experts and instructional designers for courses on computer science were interviewed. In a computer assisted thematic analysis found codes and keywords was grouped together to create themes. Four themes or problematic areas were found, and that they combined could give an explanation to what teachers experience as problems when implementing blended learning environments. First theme is documentation and support, where teachers find the scarcity of documentation in their virtual learning environment a problem for implementing extension modules. Second theme is introduction and training, where teachers find it problematic that they rarely get a proper introduction or further training on the use of tools and modules. Third theme is the time aspect, teachers suffer from the lack of time to implement blended learning thoroughly in their courses. Last found theme is didactics, where teachers do not feel that they have the required knowledge or skills to apply the appropriate instructional design for blended learning environments.
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Darmawan, Deni, Pipih Setiawati, Didi Supriadie, and Muthia Alinawati. "PENGGUNAAN MULTIMEDIA PEMBELAJARAN INTERAKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENULIS ENGLISHSIMPLE SENTENCESPADA MATA KULIAH BASIC WRITING DI STKIP GARUT." PEDAGOGIA 15, no. 1 (April 1, 2017): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/pedagogia.v15i1.6576.
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Basic Writing is the first basic writing course for students in English Education Program of STKIP Garut, which is aimed to develop students' writing English skill. The efforts have been developed to improve the learning on Basic writing course and one of them is the use of multimedia. The research questions of this research were: 1). does the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction can improve the students' writing skill?, 2). does the conventional media also improve the students' writing skill?, 3). Is there any significant of improvement between the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction and conventional media?. The research used the quantitative approach and was conducted through the Quasi-Experimental Design. The research conducted between two classes, the experiment and control class, by using 50 students as samples in English Education Program of STKIP Garut. The research findings showed the primary points that the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction improved the students’ writing English simple sentence skill due to the gain value with the medium category on Basic writing course in STKIP Garut; The students’ writing English simple sentence skill of control class, which the students did not use the interactive instructional multimedia, improved considering the gain value with the low category; and There was the significance level of difference that the students who used the Computer-Assisted Instruction were better than the students who did not use the Computer-Assisted Instruction or on the other hand used the conventional media.
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Davie, Emily, Malissa Martin, Micki Cuppett, and Denise Lebsack. "Effectiveness of Mobile Learning on Athletic Training Psychomotor Skill Acquisition." Athletic Training Education Journal 10, no. 4 (October 1, 2015): 287–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1004287.
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Context Instruction of psychomotor skills is an important component of athletic training education. Accommodating the varied learning abilities and preferences of athletic training students can be challenging for an instructor initiating skill acquisition in a traditional face-to-face (F2F) environment. Video instruction available on mobile devices may offer an alternative teaching tool, allowing for student-initiated learning. Objective To compare outcomes of Quick Clips (QC) instruction with F2F instruction as measured by skill-examination scores. Design Quasi-experimental. Setting Five higher learning institutions with Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training education programs. Patients or Other Participants Seventy-four pre-athletic training students, average age 18.86 ± 1.0 years (49 women, 25 men), volunteered for this study. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 instructional groups (F2F or QC). Intervention(s) The principal investigator provided F2F instruction to 38 participants in 3 skills (knee valgus stress test, middle trapezius manual muscle test, and goniometric measurement of active ankle dorsiflexion). The remaining 36 participants watched 3 QC videos demonstrating the same skills. Main Outcome Measure(s) Three individual skill exam scores and the total score. Results A 1-way multivariate analysis of variance indicated a significant effect (P < .0001) of instructional method on exam scores. Follow-up univariate analysis of variance indicated knee valgus stress test exam scores were significantly higher after F2F instruction (P < .0001). Neither manual muscle test nor goniometric measurement exam scores were affected by instructional method. Conclusions The findings support the use of QC as an alternative to F2F instruction for 2 of the 3 skills. This finding is similar to studies reported in the nursing literature on computer-assisted learning, which found inconclusive evidence to support the superiority of one method over another. Mobile video instruction is an effective teaching strategy. It may be best utilized to supplement traditional F2F instruction.
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Wei, Chun-Wang, Hao-Yun Kao, Wen-Hsiung Wu, Chien-Yu Chen, and Hsin-Pin Fu. "The Influence of Robot-Assisted Learning System on Health Literacy and Learning Perception." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 21 (October 21, 2021): 11053. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111053.
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Healthy aging is a new challenge for the world. Therefore, health literacy education is a key issue in the current health care field. This research has developed a robot-assisted learning system to explore the possibility of significantly improving health literacy and learning perception through interaction with robots. In particular, this study adopted an experimental design, in which the experiment lasted for 90 min. A total of 60 participants over the age of 50 were randomly assigned to different learning modes. The RobotLS group learned by interacting with robots, while the VideoLS group watched health education videos on a tablet computer. The content dealt with hypertension related issues. This study used the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16), Health Knowledge Questionnaire, Reduced Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (RIMMS), and Flow Scale as evaluation tools. The result shows no significant difference in the pre-test scores between the two groups. Compared with the video-assisted learning system, the robot-assisted learning system can significantly improve health knowledge, health literacy, learning motivation, and flow perception. According to the findings of this study, a robot-assisted learning system can be introduced in the future into homes and care institutions to enhance the health literacy of the elderly.
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Shamir-Inbal, Tamar, and Ina Blau. "Developing Digital Wisdom by Students and Teachers." Journal of Educational Computing Research 54, no. 7 (July 26, 2016): 967–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0735633116649375.
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This article investigates a pilot of integrating tablet computers in the elementary education. The research questions address the impact of tablet integration on learning and pedagogy. This qualitative case study crosschecks non-participated observations on students who work with tablet PCs, the school staff reflection on the integration as presented on the school blog, a focus group of fifth graders, interviews with the school principal and four teachers who are involved in the implementation, and three parents who assisted in a tablet-based extracurriculum project. The findings revealed that the most significant added value of tablet use is in mobile learning in out-of-class setting, while in in-class learning teacher would prefer using laptops because of tablet technical limitations. The findings are discussed in terms of technological pedagogical and content knowledge TPACK framework and “digital wisdom” of teachers and students. Pedagogical potential of tablet in developing digital wisdom is analyzed based on five metaphors of mobile learning: using a device as a “toolbox,” “creative mind,” “participation activator,” “shared mobile desktop,” and “connected world.” For massive implementation in the education system, we recommend that decision makers should integrate tablets only if mobile learning is a significant component in the instructional design.
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Azeez, Paiman Z., and Fatimah R. H. Al Bajalani. "Effects of Mobile Assisted Language Learning on Developing Kurdish EFL Students." Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (August 12, 2018): 85–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.14500/kujhss.v1n1y2018.pp85-95.
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Many studies have described the use of mobile assisted language learning in language teaching and learning; yet, the number of studies in listening skill remains unsatisfactory, at least in Iraqi Kurdistan context. Few researchers appear to have considered how to use mobile learning devices to support pedagogical approach to develop academic listening skills. Several studies in the past, required learners to read from mobile phones rather than listening to audios. There were attempts to use computer technology integration into instruction; however, few were in mobile technology. The interest in research related to the impact of mobile assisted language learning on developing students’ listening skills remains relatively low and consequently listening has been neglected. Thus, the current paper aims at exploring the effectiveness of mobile assisted language learning devices both as instructional tools and learning resources within and beyond classroom learning environments to develop language skills in particular listening sub-skills. The experimental design is pretest-experiment-post-test. To conduct the study two groups of experimental (n=31) and control (n=26) out of 57 second year students at koya university/ faculty of education/ school of education English department were made. Both groups were taught the same material, but using different methods. The results of the post-test indicated that the use of mobile assisted language learning devices had impacts on developing experimental group’s listening skills and outperformed the control group.
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Salih, Abeer Hadi. "Effects of Mobile Assisted Language Learning on Developing Listening Skill to the Department of English Students in College of Education for Women at Al Iraqia University." European Journal of Language and Literature 5, no. 1 (April 30, 2019): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejls-2019.v5i1-191.
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Many studies have described the use of mobile assisted language learning in language teaching and learning; yet, the number of studies in listening skill remains unsatisfactory. Few researchers appear to have considered how to use mobile learning devices to support pedagogical approach to develop academic listening skills. Several studies in the past, required learners to read from mobile phones rather than listening to audios. There were attempts to use computer technology integration into instruction; however, few were in mobile technology. The interest in research related to the impact of mobile assisted language learning on developing students’ listening skills remains relatively low and consequently listening has been neglected. Thus, the current paper aims at exploring the effectiveness of mobile assisted language learning devices both as instructional tools and learning resources within and beyond classroom learning environments to develop language skills in particular listening sub-skills. The experimental design is pretest-experiment-post-test. To conduct the study two groups of experimental (30) and control (30) out of 60 second year students at Al Iraqia University/ college of education for women/ department of English were made. Both groups were taught the same material, but using different methods. The results of the post-test indicated that the use of mobile assisted language learning devices had impacts on developing experimental group’s listening skills and outperformed the control group.
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Zulkefli, Mohd Yusof, and Norfishah Mat Rabi. "Exploring the Usage of Computer-Mediated Communication in Assisting Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Communicate." Al-i’lam - Journal of Contemporary Islamic Communication and Media 1, no. 1 (June 2, 2021): 126–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.33102/jcicom.vol1no1.9.
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Impairments in social interaction are the primary characteristics of an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, communication becomes the main issue that people with ASD will be struggling with. Nowadays, technology has become a necessity for our daily life, and it provides convenience to people to communicate effectively. However, ASD individuals may experience a wide variety of communication challenges. Most of the parents were concerned that the usage of the technology may negatively impact their ASD child. Hence, by conducting this study, we will understand how technology may affect them. This research aims to explore the usage of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in assisting ASD individuals in communicating. A qualitative research method is chosen to conduct this research, and the phenomenological study served as the research design. The samples were selected through non-probability sampling. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with parents with ASD children, Special Education teachers or caregivers, therapists, and instructional communication technology experts to gather insightful information about CMC and ASD individuals. Findings indicated that all the informants agreed the CMC, such as computers, phones, or TV, can encourage ASD individuals to communicate with others and helps in their education. Even though the CMC helps the ASD individual in communication and education, throughout learning and communication, the usage of the CMC should be monitored to avoid addiction.
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Alshumaimeri, Yousif, Amani Gashan, and Ebrahim Bamanger. "Virtual worlds for collaborative learning: Arab EFL learners' attitudes toward Second Life." World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues 11, no. 3 (July 31, 2019): 198–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/wjet.v11i3.4235.
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In the Arab world, there is a lack of research investigating the use of virtual games to support learning English as a foreign language (EFL). The aim of this study was to examine EFL learners' attitudes towards the integration of the Second Life virtual game as a collaborative instructional tool. A descriptive inquiry method was followed, and data gathered using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Forty-one undergraduates, enrolled in two computer-assisted language learning classes, at a school of education represent the study sample. Findings indicated that the majority were in favor of using virtual worlds as collaborative learning contexts. Recommendations include that: 1) EFL teachers be trained to utilize virtual games; 2) EFL learners be encouraged to utilize virtual portals as collaborative learning opportunities to engage with target foreign language speakers around the world, and 3) EFL instructors create learning tasks requiring learners to interact with other language speakers in virtual games to ensure rich language exposition. Moreover, it is recommended that further studies consider a qualitative design that makes use of in-depth observations and interviews to explore learners’ attitudes about the integration of this technology in an EFL context.
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Arhin, David, Emmanuel Gideon Yanney, Kwabena Kwakye, Angelina Abaidoo, and Winifred Bonsu Opoku. "TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF AUTHENTIC (PERFORMANCE-BASED) ASSESSMENT AT THE BASIC SCHOOL LEVEL IN GHANA." International Journal of Advanced Research 9, no. 4 (April 30, 2021): 617–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/12739.
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As a unique form of assessment, authentic assessment tends to focus on contextualised tasks that enable learners to exhibit their proficiency in a more realistic setting. The study was aimed at exploring teachers perceptions and practices of authentic (performance-based) assessment at the basic school level in Ghana. A descriptive survey design was adopted with an accessible population estimated at 1,000. However, 286 respondents were sampled for data collection using the purposive and accidental sampling technique. A 10-item questionnaire with r = .90 was used to collect data which were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that most teachers at the basic school level have positive perceptions about authentic assessment. Also, it was revealed that most teachers practise authentic (performance-based) assessments at the basic school level. The researchers recommended that the education agencies and heads of schools should periodically organise in-service training, workshops, and seminars to equip teachers with contemporary issues on an authentic assessment like computer-assisted programs. Again the government should liaise with other stakeholders to make available adequate funds and instructional time for teachers to facilitate the smooth practice of authentic assessment in schools.
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Sommer, Max, and Albert D. Ritzhaupt. "Impact of the Flipped Classroom on Learner Achievement and Satisfaction in an Undergraduate Technology Literacy Course." Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 17 (2018): 159–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4059.
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Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the flipped classroom model on learner achievement and satisfaction for undergraduate learners Background: The context for this research on the flipped classroom was an introductory technology literacy course at a public, research university. Methodology: This study employed a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design consisting of two groups: the treatment condition (sections in which instructors implemented the flipped classroom model for the module that was the focus of the study) and control condition (sections in which instructors lectured in the face-to-face meeting, then learners completed the practice online as homework). Learners in each group received their form of instruction and completed the same instructional activities, tests, and surveys. These data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Analysis of Covariance (ANACOVA) models. Contribution: This research adds to a growing base of literature on the flipped classroom, a special instantiation of blended learning. Findings: Results indicated that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of learner achievement. In terms of learner satisfaction, however, there was a significant difference in which participants favored the control condition. Recommendations for Practitioners: Practitioners should select situations that are appropriate for the flipped classroom context. This should be reflected in the implementation of curriculum that would benefit from the affordances of this approach. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers should seek to replicate this study in longer durations and using rigorously developed and validated measures. Impact on Society: This study suggests the flipped classroom may not be perceived by learners in an introductory technology literacy course as beneficial to their satisfaction. Future Research: Future research should seek to replicate studies in technology literacy courses to identify the optimal learning situations for the blended learning environment.