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Py, Dominique; Auxepaules, Ludovic; Alonso, Mathilde – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2013
This paper presents Diagram, a learning environment for object-oriented modelling (OOM) with UML class diagrams. Diagram an open environment, in which the teacher can add new exercises without constraints on the vocabulary or the size of the diagram. The interface includes methodological help, encourages self-correcting and self-monitoring, and…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Programming Languages, Visual Aids
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Manning, Flori H.; Lawless, Kimberly A. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
The present study examined students' first impressions of different aesthetic treatments for the same web-based lesson about the experiences of British soldiers during World War I as expressed through examples of trench poetry. Holding site content and functionality constant, the interface design's visual presentation was manipulated along two…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Web Sites, Internet
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Zhang, Hangjin; Almeroth, Kevin – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2010
Many universities are currently using Course Management Systems (CMSes) to conduct online learning, for example, by distributing course materials or submitting homework assignments. However, most CMSes do not include comprehensive activity tracking and analysis capabilities. This paper describes a method to track students' online learning…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Online Courses, Higher Education, Formative Evaluation
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Tang, Stephen; Hanneghan, Martin – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
Game-based learning harnesses the advantages of computer games technology to create a fun, motivating and interactive virtual learning environment that promotes problem-based experiential learning. Such an approach is advocated by many commentators to provide an enhanced learning experience than those based on traditional didactic methods.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education
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Knight, Allan; Almeroth, Kevin – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
As part of the research carried out at the University of California, Santa Barbara's Center for Information Technology and Society (CITS), the Paper Authentication and Integrity Research (PAIR) project was launched. We began by investigating how one recent technology affected student learning outcomes. One aspect of this research was to study the…
Descriptors: Plagiarism, Student Attitudes, Form Classes (Languages), Researchers
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Cheon, Jongpil; Grant, Michael M. – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2009
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of three different interface types on Web-based instruction: a text-based interface, a graphical interface and a metaphorical interface. In order to determine differences among three interface groups, we compared learning performance, cognitive load, usability, and appeal with various data…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Web Based Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces
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Sykes, Edward – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2007
The Java Intelligent Tutoring System (JITS) was designed and developed to support the growing trend of Java programming around the world. JITS is an advanced web-based personalized tutoring system that is unique in several ways. Most programming Intelligent Tutoring Systems require the teacher to author problems with corresponding solutions. JITS,…
Descriptors: Programming, Tutoring, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Interviews