Journal of Interactive Learning Research
July 2016 Volume 27, Number 3
Editors
Richard E. Ferdig
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
-
Learning by Doing: Using an Online Simulation Game in an International Relations Course
Jennifer Epley; Jennifer Epley, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, United States
Integrating interactive learning activities into undergraduate courses is one method for increasing student interest, engagement, and skills development. Online simulation games in particular offer... More
pp. 201-218
-
The effectiveness of the ABRACADABRA (ABRA) web-based literacy program on primary school students in Hong Kong
Alan Cheung & Barley Mak, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Philip Abrami, Anne Wade & Larysa Lysenko, Concordia University, Canada
This pilot project investigated the effects of ABRACADABRA (ABRA), a web-based literacy program developed by the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) at Concordia University, on ... More
pp. 219-245
-
The Effectiveness of the ABRACADABRA (ABRA) Web-Based Literacy Program on Primary School Students in Hong Kong
Alan Cheung, Barley Mak, Philip Abrami, Anne Wade & Larysa Lysenko
This pilot project investigated the effects of ABRACADABRA (ABRA), a web-based literacy program developed by the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) at Concordia University, on ... More
pp. 219-245
-
Microworlds for Learning Object-Oriented Programming: Considerations from Research to Practice
Fahima Djelil, Adélaïde Albouy-Kissi & Benjamin Albouy-Kissi, Institut Pascal Laboratory - Blaise Pascal University, France; Eric Sanchez, French Institut of Education (IFE), Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS), France; Jean-Marc Lavest, Institut Pascal Laboratory - Blaise Pascal University, France
Object-Oriented paradigm is a common paradigm for introductory programming courses. However, many teachers find that transitioning to teaching this paradigm is a difficult task. To overcome this... More
pp. 247-266
-
A Classification Matrix of Examination Items to Promote Transformative Assessment
Mark McMahon & Michael Garrett, Edith Cowan University, Australia
The ability to assess learning hinges on the quality of the instruments that are used. This paper reports on the first stage of the design of software to assist educators in ensuring assessment... More
pp. 267-287