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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Fostering 21st Century Skill Development by Engaging Students in Authentic Game Design Projects in a High School Computer Programming Class
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Thomas, Michael K.; Ge, Xun; Greene, Barbara A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
This study used technology-rich ethnography (TRE) to examine the use of game development in a high school computer programming class for the development of 21st century skills. High school students created games for elementary school students while obtaining formative feedback from their younger clients. Our experience suggests that in the…
Descriptors: Video Games, Ethnography, Programming, Skill Development
Preservice Teachers' Beliefs, Attitudes, and Motivation about Technology Integration
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Cullen, Theresa A.; Greene, Barbara A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
The Theory of Planned Behavior was used as a framework, along with Self-Determination Theory, to examine preservice teachers' motivation to include technology in their future teaching. We modified instruments to measure theoretical constructs to be applied to plans for the use of technology. Measured were: perceived behavioral control, attitudes…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Negative Attitudes, Motivation, Education Courses
Technology-Rich Ethnography for Examining the Transition to Authentic Problem-Solving in a High School Computer Programming Class
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Ge, Xun; Thomas, Michael K.; Greene, Barbara A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
This study utilized elements of technology-rich ethnography to create a rich description of a multi-user virtual environment in a high school computer programming class. Of particular interest was the transition that took place in classroom culture from one characterized by a well-defined problem solving approach to one more indicative of open…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Programming, Classroom Environment, Open Education
Distributive Learning in Introductory Chemical Engineering: University Students' Learning, Motivation, and Attitudes Using a CD-ROM
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Greene, Barbara A.; Dillon, Connie; Crynes, Billy – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2003
This article reports a study in which student performance and approaches to study in a CD-ROM version of a chemical engineering course were examined. The study consists of three phases. The purpose of phase 1 was to evaluate of the efficacy of CD-ROM for this content and student population. Therefore, we compared the performance of students who…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Educational Technology
A Qualitative Analysis of Scaffolding Use in a Resource-based Learning Environment Involving the World Wide Web.
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Greene, Barbara A.; Land, Susan M. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Describes a qualitative analysis of 18 college students using different types of scaffolding (instructional supports) while working on a World Wide Web project. Examines four support mechanisms: Web resources, procedural guidelines, student-student interaction, and instructor-student interaction. Considers the utility of scaffolds, learner's…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Environment, Guidelines
The Use of Theory-Based Computer-Assisted Instruction in Correctional Centers To Enhance the Reading Skills of Reading-Disadvantaged Adults.
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McKane, P. Frank; Greene, Barbara A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Describes a study that examined the effectiveness of theory-based computer-assisted instruction for reading with incarcerated adults reading below the ninth-grade level. Results of pre- and post-tests showed a significant reading achievement gain for computer-assisted reading instruction compared to traditional instruction for the lowest Grade…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction