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LeFebvre, Luke; Parsons, Meghan; Entwistle, Charlotte; Boyd, Ryan; Allen, Mike – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2022
This analysis investigates two differential "PowerPoint" slide designs--presentation and teleprompter--for multimedia learning. Eye tracking measures assessed differences in fixations. Participants demonstrated greater fixation counts for teleprompter slides, measures of aesthetic liking evidenced that slides incorporating imagery…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Multimedia Instruction, Computer Software, Eye Movements
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Lumkes, John H., Jr. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2010
There has been a rapid increase in the use of technology in university classrooms. Many university classrooms and laboratories include an overhead projection unit, computer, and connections for laptops. More recently, tablet PCs have been investigated as another way to effectively engage students in a classroom environment. This study summarizes…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Engineering, Classroom Environment
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Kahn, Russell L. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2008
The present study investigated the value of changing the format of overhead presentations from one dominated by headings and bulleted lists to one using a sentence assertion followed by visual evidence. A review of the literature of earlier studies on the subject of traditional overhead projections noted criticism of the traditional format. Recent…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Visual Aids, Case Studies, Educational Theories
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McGrann, Roy T. R. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2006
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) is a course that is required during the third year in the mechanical engineering curriculum at Binghamton University. The primary objective of the course is to educate students in the procedures of computer-aided engineering design. The solid modeling and analysis program Pro/Engineer[TM] (PTC[R]) is used as the…
Descriptors: Engineering, Computer Assisted Design, Engineering Education, Lecture Method
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Weatherly, Jeffrey N.; Grabe, Mark; Arthur, Emily I. L. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2003
The present study investigated the impact of making lecture outlines available on-line via Blackboard 5 on exam performance of students enrolled in introductory psychology. Performance of students in a class with access to information on Blackboard was compared to that of students in a class without such access. These classes were held in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Psychology, Lecture Method, Introductory Courses
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Lourdusamy, A.; Khine, Myint Swe; Sipusic, Mike – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2003
Advancement in information and communication technologies has brought about the development of newer tools that can promote collaborative learning. Conversant Media is a tool that allows users to engage in collaborative discussion based on viewing authentic video footages. This article reports the impact of the use of the tool on collaborative…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Education Courses, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education