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Download full textKay, Robin H.; Lauricella, Sharon – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2011
Because of decreased prices, increased convenience, and wireless access, an increasing number of college and university students are using laptop computers in their classrooms. This recent trend has forced instructors to address the educational consequences of using these mobile devices. The purpose of the current study was to analyze and assess…
Descriptors: Laptop Computers, Higher Education, Internet, Computer Uses in Education
Examining Gender Differences in Attitudes toward Interactive Classroom Communications Systems (ICCS)
Direct linkKay, Robin H. – Computers & Education, 2009
An interactive classroom communication system (ICCS) involves the use of remote devices that permit all students in a class to respond to multiple choice questions displayed on a LCD projector. After responses are clicked in, the results are instantly aggregated and displayed in chart form. The purpose of this study was to examine gender…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Gender Differences, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
Kay, Robin H.; Knaack, Liesel – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2009
The purpose of this study was to examine individual differences in attitudes toward Audience Response Systems (ARSs) in secondary school classrooms. Specifically, the impact of gender, grade, subject area, computer comfort level, participation level, and type of use were examined in 659 students. Males had significantly more positive attitudes…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Gender Differences, Secondary School Students, Feedback (Response)
Examining the Benefits and Challenges of Using Audience Response Systems: A Review of the Literature
Kay, Robin H.; LeSage, Ann – Computers & Education, 2009
Audience response systems (ARSs) permit students to answer electronically displayed multiple choice questions using a remote control device. All responses are instantly presented, in chart form, then reviewed and discussed by the instructor and the class. A brief history of ARSs is offered including a discussion of the 26 labels used to identify…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Distance Education, Audience Response, Audiences
Kay, Robin H.; Knaack, Liesel – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2009
Learning objects are interactive web-based tools that support the learning of specific concepts by enhancing, amplifying, and/or guiding the cognitive processes of learners. Research on the impact, effectiveness, and usefulness of learning objects is limited, partially because comprehensive, theoretically based, reliable, and valid evaluation…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Construct Validity, Predictive Validity, Measures (Individuals)
A Multi-Component Model for Assessing Learning Objects: The Learning Object Evaluation Metric (LOEM)
Kay, Robin H.; Knaack, Liesel – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2008
While discussion of the criteria needed to assess learning objects has been extensive, a formal, systematic model for evaluation has yet to be thoroughly tested. The purpose of the following study was to develop and assess a multi-component model for evaluating learning objects. The Learning Object Evaluation Metric (LOEM) was developed from a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Models, Measurement Techniques, Evaluation Criteria
Kay, Robin H. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2006
The following paper is based on a review of 68 referred journal articles that focused on introducing technology to preservice teachers. Ten key strategies emerged from this review, including delivering a single technology course; offering mini-workshops; integrating technology in all courses; modeling how to use technology; using multimedia;…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Technology Integration, Program Descriptions, Journal Articles
