Journal of Research on Computing in Education
2001 Volume 33, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 8
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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