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Lin, Yi-Chun; Lin, Yen-Ting; Huang, Yueh-Min – Computers & Education, 2011
Students learn new instructions well by building on relevant prior knowledge, as it affects how instructors and students interact with the learning materials. Moreover, studies have found that good prior knowledge can enable students to attain better learning motivation, comprehension, and performance. This suggests it is important to assist…
Descriptors: Expertise, Instructional Design, Test Results, Testing
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Raes, Annelies; Schellens, Tammy; De Wever, Bram; Vanderhoven, Ellen – Computers & Education, 2012
This study investigated the impact of different modes of scaffolding on students who are learning science through a web-based collaborative inquiry project in authentic classroom settings and explored the interaction effects with students' characteristics. The intervention study aimed to improve "domain-specific knowledge" and "metacognitive…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Student Attitudes, Prior Learning, Problem Solving
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Chen, Ching-Huei; Wu, I.-Chia – Computers & Education, 2012
A path model was used to test the unique and interactive effects of cognitive and motivational variables when learning in a supportive online learning system, Collaborative Inquiry System (CIS). In this student-centered learning environment, students interact with computer simulations and are assisted by online scaffolds intended to help them…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Physical Education, Online Courses, Learning Strategies