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Jingyuan Chen; Hongfeng Liu – International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 2024
This meta-analysis examines the influence of smart classrooms on students' learning outcome, synthesizing findings from 21 empirical studies. The results indicate a significant overall effect size (SMD = 1.10), suggesting that smart classrooms positively affect learning outcomes more than traditional settings. Cognitive development (SMD = 1.014)…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Influence of Technology
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Wright, Geoffrey; Shumway, Steve; Terry, Ronald; Bartholomew, Scott – Journal of Technology Education, 2012
This manuscript addresses a problem teachers of computer software applications face today: What is an effective method for teaching new computer software? Technology and engineering teachers, specifically those with communications and other related courses that involve computer software applications, face this problem when teaching computer…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Educational Technology
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Hadgraft, Roger – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1997
Describes how a fourth-year computing elective was introduced at Monash University in 1995 with the goal of allowing students to pursue their own computing interests in a project-based subject. The course demonstrates student-directed learning and the pride resulting from such ownership. Shows how the subject can use a wide range of resources…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Engineering Education
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Benoit, Bob – Social Studies Review, 1998
Observes that most educators agree that an essential goal of education is the development of students who are effective problem solvers. Describes Problem Based Learning (PBL) environments where students act as professionals and confront problems as they occur. Outlines the stages of PBL and provides a bibliography for further reading. (DSK)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking
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Krup, Carol; Mayton, Thomas – Social Studies Review, 1998
Profiles a teacher workshop sponsored by the School of California On-line Resources in Education (SCORE). The teachers developed units of instruction using problem-based learning (a constructivist approach where students discover techniques and information to solve problems) and combining them with Web-based information and tools. Briefly…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
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Schwartz, Daniel L.; Brophy, Sean; Lin, Xiaodong; Bransford, John D. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1999
Describes a software shell, STAR.Legacy, designed to guide attempts to help students learn from case, problem, and project-based learning. STAR.Legacy supports the integration of four types of learning environments: learner-centered, knowledge-centered, assessment-centered, and community-centered. Describes how a STAR.Legacy constructed for an…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment