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Journal of Research on Computing in Education

2001 Volume 33, Number 3

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 8

  1. Collateral Benefits of an Interactive Literacy Program for Grade 1 and 2 Students

    John A. Ross, Anne Hogaboam-Gray & Lynne Hannay

    This study examined the collateral effects of WiggleWorks, an interactive literacy program, in two settings: a cohort study comparing random samples of grade 1 and 2 students before and after... More

    pp. 219-34

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  2. What Is So Good about User-Centered Design? Documenting the Effect of Usability Sessions on Novice Software Designers

    William A. Sugar

    Describes how novice software designers interpreted usability sessions and how the designers responded to users' reactions to their prototypes. Describes qualitative analysis of class projects,... More

    pp. 235-50

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  3. Student Attitudes toward Web-Enhanced Instruction in an Introductory Biology Course

    Diana W. Sanders & Alison I. Morrison-Shetlar

    Examined student attitudes toward the introduction of a Web component into a general biology course for undergraduate nonmajors that allowed asynchronous learning outside the classroom and... More

    pp. 251-62

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  4. Receptivity to Distance Learning: The Effect of Technology, Reputation, Constraints, and Learning Preferences

    Edward W. Christensen, Uzoamaka P. Anakwe & Eric H. Kessler

    Discusses distance learning research and describes a study of 399 students at two universities that investigated the role of perceived technology usefulness, technological familiarity and... More

    pp. 263-79

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  5. On- and Off-Campus Engineering Student Usage of a Computer Conferencing System

    Stuart Palmer

    Reports on the introduction of a computer conferencing component into an engineering course at Deakin University (Australia) Results showed significant variations in computer usage that were... More

    pp. 280-98

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  6. Variables of Interest in Exploring the Reflective Outcomes of Network-based Communication

    Mark Hawkes

    Explored the opportunities presented by network-based communication to facilitate collaborative critical reflection between elementary and middle school teachers who were working on a curriculum... More

    pp. 299-315

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  7. Nebraska High School Students' Computer Skills and Attitudes

    Lynne E. Houtz & Uma G. Gupta

    Describes a study that used a survey with many open-ended questions to investigate possible differences between high school males and females and racial groups in coeducational and same-sex schools... More

    pp. 316-27

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  8. Faculty Involvement in Planning for the Use and Integration of Instructional and Administrative Technologies

    Margaret L. Rice & Michael T. Miller

    Discusses how higher education institutions can develop appropriate and adequate plans that maximize the increase in technology in both administration and teaching; considers the formation of... More

    pp. 328-36

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