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50 Years of ERIC
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When Each One Has One: The Influences on Teaching Strategies and Student Achievement of Using Laptops in the Classroom.
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Lowther, Deborah L.; Ross, Steven M.; Morrison, Gary M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2003
This study examined the educational effects of providing fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-grade students with 24-hour access to laptop computers. Specifically, the impact of laptops on classroom activities, student use of technology, and writing and problem-solving skills was examined. (Contains 47 references.) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Grade 5
The Influence of a Peer-Tutoring Training Model for Implementing Cooperative Groupings with Elementary Students.
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Nath, Leslie R.; Ross, Steven M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2001
Examines the effects of peer-tutoring training on elementary school student communication and collaboration skills when used in conjunction with cooperative learning. Within six classes in an inner-city school, cooperative learning pairs were randomly assigned to two groups (control and training). Findings showed that, in general, the training…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
The Effect of Distance Learning Classroom Design on Student Perceptions.
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Jayasinghe, Mala Gopalakrishnan; Morrison, Gary R.; Ross, Steven M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1997
Investigates the effect of camera angle and monitor placement in a distance learning environment where a videotape of a lecture was used. Results suggest that an eye-level camera and multiple monitors with groups of 4-5 students positively influence instructor credibility, immediacy, and interactions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Credibility, Distance Education, Educational Media, Instructional Effectiveness
In Search of a Happy Medium in Instructional Technology Research: Issues Concerning External Validity, Media Replications, and Learner Control.
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Ross, Steven M.; Morrison, Gary R. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1989
Proposes directions to help researchers balance instructional technology goals with the performance of well-designed and scientifically sound studies. Issues concerning the external validity of studies, use of media replications, and learner control as a means of adapting instructional strategies to individuals are emphasized, and designs for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Intermode Differences, Learning Strategies
From Ingredients to Recipes . . . and Back: It's the Taste That Counts.
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Ross, Steven M. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1994
Provides an overview of the ongoing debate regarding media influences and the role of media in educational theory, research, and practice. Topics addressed include basic psychology fields versus educational technology, basic versus applied research, and internal versus external validity. (LRW)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Educational Technology
Uses and Effects of Learner Control of Context and Instructional Support in Computer-Based Instruction.
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Ross, Steven M.; And Others – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1989
Describes study of undergraduates that examined uses and effects of learner control of the context or theme of practice examples on a computer-based statistics lesson in combination with the number of examples examined. Student attitudes are discussed, and correlations between learner characteristics and task outcomes are examined. (38 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Higher Education
Protagonist Gender as a Design Variable in Adapting Mathematics Story Problems to Learner Interests.
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Murphy, Laura O.; Ross, Steven M. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1990
Describes study of eighth grade students that was designed to determine whether gender of the protagonist in mathematics story problems can play a significant role in mathematics learning. The use of the Secondary-School Attitudes toward Women Scale is described, and correlations among individual difference and task-outcome variables are analyzed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Attitude Measures, Correlation