scholarly journals Library Instruction for Freshman English: A Multi-Year Assessment of Student Learning

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Gardner Archambault
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Blended Instruction ◽  
Freshman English ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Objective – The objective of this study was twofold: 1) to assess the effectiveness of curriculum changes made from the 2009 freshman English library instruction curriculum to the 2010 curriculum at Loyola Marymount University (LMU); and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness of library instruction delivered via a “blended” combination of face-to-face and online instruction versus online instruction alone. Methods – An experimental design compared random samples of student scores from 2009 and 2010 worksheets to determine the effects of a new curriculum on student learning. A second experiment examined the effect of delivery method on student learning by comparing scores from a group of students receiving only online instruction against a group receiving blended instruction. Results – The first component of the study, which compared scores between 2009 and 2010 to examine the effects of the curriculum revisions, had mixed results. Students scored a significantly higher mean in 2010 on completing and correctly listing book citation components than in 2009, but a significantly lower mean on constructing a research question. There was a significant difference in the distribution of scores for understanding differences between information found on the Internet versus through the Library that was better in 2010 than 2009, but worse for narrowing a broad research topic. For the study that examined computer aided instruction, the group of students receiving only computer-assisted instruction did significantly better overall than the group receiving blended instruction. When separate tests were run for each skill, two particular skills, generating keywords and completing book citation and location elements, resulted in a significantly higher mean. Conclusions – The comparison of scores between 2009 and 2010 were mixed, but the evaluation process helped us identify continued problems in the teaching materials to address in the next cycle of revisions. The second part of the study supports the idea that computer-assisted instruction is equally or more effective than blended instruction.

Coordination of Instruction and Reinforcement as Enhancers of the Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction

1987 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette F. Gourgey
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Reinforcement Condition ◽  
Remedial Students ◽  
Formal Instruction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
Drill And Practice

Three conditions of administration of drill-and-practice computer-assisted instruction were studied: CAI lessons coordinated with formal classroom instruction, CAI with reinforcement for good performance, and CAI alone. Seventy-seven grade 4 to 8 remedial students studied reading; 124 studied math. All three groups gained in achievement. In reading, the reinforcement condition was most effective, with no significant difference between CAI with coordinated instruction and CAI alone. In math, CAI with coordinated instruction was most effective, with no significant difference between CAI with reinforcement and CAI alone. It was concluded that type of administration affects CAI effectiveness, that motivation may strongly affect achievement in reading, and that formal instruction combined with CAI is essential for conceptual understanding in mathematics.

Effects of Individual versus Paired/Cooperative Computer-Assisted Instruction on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of an In-Service Training Lesson

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph R. Makuch ◽  
Paul D. Robillard ◽  
Edgar P. Yoder
Keyword(s):  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Cognitive Achievement ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Topic Familiarity ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has the potential of meeting the in-service training needs of various organizations. This study compared individual CAI with paired/cooperative CAI as a method of providing in-service training. Subjects were twenty-seven Pennsylvania extension agents who participated in an in-service training program. The main effect of CAI method and possible interactive effects of previous CAI experience and topic familiarity were analyzed. Differences in cognitive achievement and time spent on the lesson were compared. No significant difference in cognitive achievement was found between agents using CAI individually and agents using CAI cooperatively in pairs. No interaction was found between the treatment and the moderating variables, previous CAI experience and topic familiarity, on cognitive achievement. Agents who used CAI cooperatively took significantly longer to complete the lesson than did agents who used CAI individually. No interaction was found between the treatment and moderating variables, previous CAI experience and topic familiarity, on time spent on the lesson.

The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Teaching Tennis Rules and Strategies

1989 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary-Margaret Kerns
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Written Test ◽  
Assisted Instruction

This study assessed the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in teaching tennis rules and strategies. The subjects were enrolled in two beginning tennis classes at The Pennsylvania State University. The control group (n=24) received instruction by traditional means. The experimental group (n=19) received no instruction on tennis rules and strategies during regular class periods but did interact with computer-assisted tutorials during two scheduled classes. A written test was used to measure learning and was administered during pretest, posttest, and retest. A two-factor analysis of variance with repeated measures on one factor (ANOVR) was employed to determine significant differences between mean performances. The between-groups analysis and the interaction analysis were not significant, but the within-group analysis revealed an F ratio of 99.72 (p<.001). It was concluded that both groups learned tennis rules and strategies significantly from the pretest to the posttest, their learning performance on the retest differed significantly from pretest administration but not from posttest to the retest, and there was no significant difference between the performance of either group on all three testing occasions.

scholarly journals What Do They Really Think? Assessing Student and Faculty Perspectives of a Web-based Tutorial to Library Research

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 317-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Michel
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Faculty Perspectives ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Past ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Basic Instruction ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Over the past thirty years, libraries have increasingly used forms of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in place of librarians for basic instruction tasks. This study evaluates student and faculty perceptions of the Highlander Guide, a Web-based tutorial to library research. Overall, students (particularly those required to use it) and faculty reported positive views of the guide. Correlations drawn between student confidence in using the Web or conducting library research revealed that confident students reacted more favorably toward the Highlander Guide than average students did. In contrast to previous studies, the results of this study indicated that students and faculty were not strongly in favor of using the tutorial to replace traditional library instruction.

scholarly journals Pengaruh metode pembelajaran drills terhadap hasil belajar ditinjau dari motivasi belajar siswa di SMKN 1 Seyegan

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yusuf Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Instructional Method ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar KKPI antara siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) format drills dengan siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi ditinjau dari motivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 63 siswa, yang terdiri dari 31 siswa kelas eksperimen dengan diberikan perlakuan metode pembelajaran CAI format drills dan 32 siswa kelas kontrol dengan diberikan perlakuan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis varians (ANAVA). Hasil penelitian 1) terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar KKPI antara siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran CAI format drills dengan siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi; (2) tidak terdapat interaksi antara metode pembelajaran CAI format drills dan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi dengan motivasi belajar terhadap hasil belajar KKPI siswa; (3) terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar KKPI antara siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran CAI format drills dengan siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi ditinjau dari siswa yang memiliki motivasi tinggi; 4) terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar KKPI antara siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran CAI format drills dengan siswa yang diajar dengan metode pembelajaran demonstrasi ditinjau dari siswa yang memiliki motivasi rendah. THE EFFECT OF DRILLS INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD ON LEARNING OUTCOME VIEWED FROM STUDENT LEARNING MOTIVATION IN SMKN 1 SEYEGANAbstractThis research aims to find out the differences in learning KKPI outcomes between students who are taught using Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) format drills method and those taught using the demonstration method in terms of students’ learning motivation. This research is a quasi experimental. The subjects were 63 students, consisting of 31 students in the experiment class using CAI format drills method and 32 students in the control class using demonstration method. Data analyze techniques used the analysis of variances (ANOVA). The result of this research: (1) There are differences in learning KKPI outcomes between the students who are taught using CAI format drills method and those taught using the demonstration method. (2) There is no interaction between CAI format drills method and demonstration method and the students’ motivation on their learning KKPI outcomes. (3) There are differences in learning KKPI outcomes between the students who are taught using CAI format drills method and those taught using the demonstration method in terms of the high motivation of students. (4) There are differences in learning KKPI outcomes between students who are taught using CAI format drills method and those taught using the demonstration teaching method seen from the low motivation of the students.

scholarly journals Effect of Computer Assisted Instruction on Teaching of Self Reliance Skills for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development among Undergraduate Social Studies Students in Kaduna State

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Uthman Shehu Lawal ◽  
Yunusa Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Sustainable Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Assisted Instruction

This study explored the effect of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the teaching of selfreliance skills for sustainable entrepreneurship development amongst undergraduate Social Studies students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Three (3) research objectives, questions and null hypotheses guided the study. A quasi-experimental research design was employed. The Self Reliance Skills Performance Test (SERSIT) was used for data collection. Mean, standard deviation, t-test and two-way ANOVA statistics were used. The findings revealed that a significant difference exists between the mean academic performance and retention scores of undergraduate students taught self-reliance skills using CAI and those taught using conventional methods. No significant difference was found between the mean academic performance scores of undergraduate students taught self-reliance skills using CAI in relation to gender and ownership. Based on the findings, it was recommended, amongst others thing, that subsequent curriculum review in Social Studies should accommodate the dynamism of CAI atall levels. This will promote a student-centred instructional approach, autonomy in knowledge acquisition and self-discovery learning to ensure sustainable entrepreneurship development in Kaduna state.

The Need for Sequential Formative and Summative Evaluations Made Evident from Practice

1983 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Signer
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Integrated Instruction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Group A ◽  
Assisted Instruction

The purpose of this study was to conduct formative and summative evaluation for Computer Integrated Instruction (CII), an alternative use of CAI. The Non-Equivalent Control Group, Pretest-Posttest Design was implemented with the class as the unit of analysis. Several of the instruments were adopted from existing computer-assisted instruction (CAI) evaluation studies, while some had to be developed specifically for this study. The findings were 1) that the teachers were reluctant users of the CII materials and 2) that there was a significant difference for mathematics achievement favoring the control group. A recommended model of separate, sequential formative and summative evaluations resulted from this study.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE (CAI) AND CONVENTIONAL TEACHING (CT) ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PUPIL TEACHERS IN METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

2016 ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Suman Chhabra ◽  
Neelam Dhamija
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Computer Assisted Instruction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Assisted Instruction

Educational Technology has made a significant contribution to education by taking into consideration the individual differences of learners and catering to their needs. The emerging trend the world over is towards more individualized and flexible forms of learning with an emphasis on individualized methods of instruction. This paper is based on an experiment to study the effect of a new teaching methodology i.e. Computer Assisted Instruction Technique (CAI) in comparison to Conventional Teaching (CT) on the achievement of pupil teachers in methods of teaching English language. In this study, instructional material was developed for both methods of instructions i.e. CAI as well as for Conventional Teaching (CT). The instructional material for both the methods was developed and validated by the researcher. The experiment was carried out on the pupil teachers of B.Ed. class of a College of Education. Pretest- Posttest Control Group design was used. Results of the experiment showed that CAI was found effective in terms of the achievement of pupil teachers in methods of teaching English language at post-test stage. However, no significant difference was found to exist between the experimental group and control group at the pretest stage.

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