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Gruhn, Sophie; Segers, Eliane; Verhoeven, Ludo – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2020
We investigated pictorial versus contextual support effects over and above teaching of definitions on children's word learning and retention as well as the moderating role of reading comprehension. In a between-subject pre-post-retention test control group design, Dutch fourth graders learned concrete and abstract Dutch words. The context group…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Vocabulary Development
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Díaz, A.; Nussbaum, M.; Varela, I. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2015
Recent research has suggested that simply providing each child with a computer does not lead to an improvement in learning. Given that dozens of countries across the world are purchasing computers for their students, we ask which elements are necessary to improve learning when introducing digital resources into the classroom. Understood the…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Access to Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Technology Integration
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Lin, C.-P.; Chen, W.; Yang, S.-J.; Xie, W.; Lin, C.-C. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2014
Improving students' reading comprehension is of significance. In this study, collaborative learning supported by Group Scribbles (GS), a networked technology, was integrated into a primary reading class. Forty-seven 10-year-old students from two 4th grade classes participated in the study. Experimental and control groups were established to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Comparative Analysis