Reflections on “the effect of computer‐assisted instruction format and initial attitude on the arithmetic facts proficiency and continuing motivation of students with learning disabilities”

1992 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia M. Okolo
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Kyung Kim ◽  
John William McKenna ◽  
Yujeong Park

The purpose of this study was to investigate the evidence base for using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) to improve the reading comprehension of students with learning disabilities (LD). Twelve peer-reviewed studies (seven comparison group studies, five single-case studies) met selection criteria and were evaluated according to the relevant What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) procedures and standards. Results showed that seven studies (five comparison group and two single-case studies) met WWC standards with or without reservations. Key instructional features employed in CAI studies meeting the WWC standards without reservations included practice opportunities, self-correction and immediate corrective feedback, teacher-directed instruction, and contingencies for enhancing student motivation and engagement. Implications for future research and suggestions for using quality indicators to improve the rigor of future CAI investigations are discussed.


1986 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Nancy Bley

The past ten or fifteen years have produced numerous changes in the field of education, particularly in mathematic. Many advances have been made in teacher education programs, in the use of mechanical aids, and particularly in the area of computers and computer-assisted instruction. At the same time awarenes has increased of the need to deal more effectively with students with special needs, or those more commonly described as having learning disabilities.


2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annamaria Jerome ◽  
Patricia M. Barbetta

An alternating treatments design with a best treatments phase was used to compare two active student response (ASR) conditions and one on-task (OT) condition on the acquisition and maintenance of social studies facts during computer-assisted instruction. Each week for six weeks, five students were provided daily computer-assisted instruction on 21 unknown facts divided randomly into Clicking-ASR (active responses with computer mouse), Repeating-ASR (active oral responses) or Listening-OT (on task or passive responses). For all five students, Repeating-ASR resulted in more facts correct on same-day, next-day, and one-and two-week maintenance tests. During weeks 7 and 8 with implementation of the best treatment condition, Repeating-ASR produced higher scores than all conditions (including Repeating-ASR) during the first 6 weeks.


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