A platform independent tool for evaluating performance of computing equipment for a computer laboratory

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Yamanoue
Keyword(s):  
Computer Laboratory

scholarly journals A Quasi-Experimental Study of a Web-Based English Literacy Tool for Grade 3 Students in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 209653112097270
Author(s):  
Hui Gu ◽  
Jijun Yao ◽  
Longjun Zhou ◽  
Alan Cheung ◽  
Philip Abrami
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Third Grade Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
English Literacy ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Laboratory Group

Purpose: This study explores the effectiveness of a A Balanced Reading Approach for Children Always Designed to Achieve Best Results for All (ABRACADABRA; hereinafter, ABRA) —a web-based literacy program designed by Concordia University in Canada —on third-grade students in Nanjing, China. Design/Approach/Methods: Participants comprised 999 students from three treatment schools (N = 711) and three control schools (N = 288). Three different approaches were used in the treatment schools: namely, a computer laboratory once a week, noontime study after lunch, and single-game instruction (SG) during every English lesson. Interviews were also conducted with teachers, producing qualitative data. Findings: Following 20 weeks of intervention, the overall effect size was +0.05. The SG group reflected the smallest effect size (d = -0.52). The noontime study group produced an effect size of 0.39, and the laboratory group an effect size of 0.55. This study conducted interviews with teachers to gain a qualitative understanding of the differential impacts. In doing so, this study found that teachers in the SG group were poorly motivated due to a lack of school support and heavy workload, resulting in passive roles and low ABRA program intensity. Originality/Value: The results of this study indicate that ABRA is an effective means of improving Chinese students’ English literacy skills. Results also underscore the need for critical measures to encourage teachers to actively participate in the program.

Econometrics Pedagogy and Cloud Computing: Training the Next Generation of Economists and Data Scientists

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle V. Handel ◽  
Anson T. Y. Ho ◽  
Kim P. Huynh ◽  
David T. Jacho-Chávez ◽  
Carson H. Rea
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Economics Students ◽  
Computing Platforms

AbstractThis paper describes how cloud computing tools widely used in the instruction of data scientists can be introduced and taught to economics students as part of their curriculum. The demonstration centers around a workflow where the instructor creates a virtual server and the students only need Internet access and a web browser to complete in-class tutorials, assignments, or exams. Given how prevalent cloud computing platforms are becoming for data science, introducing these techniques into students’ econometrics training would prepare them to be more competitive when job hunting, while making instructors and administrators re-think what a computer laboratory means on campus.

scholarly journals Factors affecting cyberloafing in computer laboratory teaching settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sacip Toker ◽  
Meltem Huri Baturay
Keyword(s):  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Computer Lab ◽  
Student Demographics ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
Laboratory Teaching ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Teaching Setting

AbstractThis correlational study investigated the factors affecting cyberloafing behavior in an educational environment, specifically that of a computer laboratory teaching setting. A total of 272 students selected using convenience sampling responded to a questionnaire that collected data about cyberloafing behavior and student demographics, personality type, sense of belonging, motivation, locus of control and teacher evaluation (respect, activities, communication, motivation) as well as computer lab teaching settings and norms. The results indicated that students in computer lab teaching settings cyberloaf mainly for socialization, followed by personal business and news follow-up. Males cyberloaf more frequently than females, especially for personal business and news follow-up. As students’ internet skills increase, so does their cyberloafing, particularly for personal business and socialization. A lack of instructor norms in computer lab lectures and student amotivation are also associated with increases in cyberloafing for personal business, whereas instructors’ respect for students and negative attitudes towards cyberloafing are associated with decreases in cyberloafing for socialization. This paper discusses the study findings in detail and makes recommendations for additional research.

scholarly journals Analysis of Heat Gain in Computer Laboratory and Excellent Centre by using CLTD/CLF/SCL Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 655-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.D. Suziyana ◽  
S.N. Nina ◽  
T.M. Yusof ◽  
A.A.S. Basirul
Keyword(s):  
Heat Gain ◽  
Computer Laboratory

A Brief Analysis on Computer Laboratory Management in High Schools

2011 ◽  
Vol 187 ◽  
pp. 540-543
Author(s):  
Wei Ming Gao ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Ya Qin Wang ◽  
Li Mei Liu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Laboratory Management ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Vital Part

The computer labotory management in high schools is a vital part in the management of university. In order to take good advantage of computer labotory in high school so as to carry out smooth work on teaching and doing experiments and create the greatest social and economic benefits, it is essential to standardize the management of computer labotory in high schools in a scientific way.

scholarly journals Computing support for testing equal values of the figurative numbers in the Pascal triangle

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
Miroslava Mihajlov Carević ◽  
Miloš Ilić ◽  
Milena Petrović ◽  
Nebojša Denić
Keyword(s):  
Programming Language ◽  
Mathematical Analysis ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
C Programming Language ◽  
Pascal Triangle ◽  
C Programming ◽  
Computing Support

In this paper we deal with a method for the determination of numbers in a Pascal triangle that are simultaneously triangular, tetrahedral and pentaedroidni. The collected results, obtained by mathematical analysis, were verified by computer. For this purpose, we used the C# programming language as well as the computer laboratory within our University in order to test the results. The results collected by computer confirmed the accuracy of the results obtained by mathematical analysis.

scholarly journals Task selection, task switching and multitasking during computer-based independent study

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Judd
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Task Switching ◽  
Management System ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Selection Task ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Computer Laboratory ◽  
Task Duration ◽  
Chronological Sequence ◽  
Computer Based

<p>Detailed logs of students’ computer use, during independent study sessions, were captured in an open-access computer laboratory. Each log consisted of a chronological sequence of tasks representing either the application or the Internet domain displayed in the workstation’s active window. Each task was classified using a three-tier schema according to its likely context of use: The top-level categories being <em>Academic</em>, <em>Communication</em>, <em>Information</em>, <em>Recreation</em> and <em>Applications</em>. Students switched tasks frequently – median task duration was only 31 seconds. Approximately 30% of all tasks were <em>Academic</em> with the majority of these involving the university’s learning management system. <em>Communication</em> and <em>Recreation</em> tasks accounted for 18% and 9% of tasks respectively. Up to one half of all tasks were not related to study. Multitasking was very common during independent study sessions, particularly when <em>Communication</em> tasks were active. This study confirms that students are likely to regularly switch tasks, attend to distracting tasks, and multitask during independent study. Each one of these behaviours has the potential to negatively impact on students’ learning, and when combined they indicate that students are relatively inefficient at managing competing tasks and their time when studying.</p>

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