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Pear, Joseph J.; Schnerch, Gabriel J.; Silva, Kathleen M.; Svenningsen, Louis; Lambert, Jody – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
In the last two decades, there has been a proliferation of Web-based course-management systems designed to facilitate postsecondary teaching (for example, WebCT, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle). In general, these systems provide analogs for delivering lectures, holding class discussions, giving quizzes and examinations (typically multiple…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Web Based Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Courseware
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Zoanetti, Nathan – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
This article presents key steps in the design and analysis of a computer based problem-solving assessment featuring interactive tasks. The purpose of the assessment is to support targeted instruction for students by diagnosing strengths and weaknesses at different stages of problem-solving. The first focus of this article is the task piloting…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Problem Solving, Evaluation Methods
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Kazanidis, Ioannis; Satratzemi, Maya – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2009
Adaptive Educational Hypermedia Systems provide personalized educational content to learners. However most of them do not support the functionality of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and the reusability of their courses is hard work. On the other hand some LMS support SCORM specifications but do not provide adaptive features. This article…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Hypermedia, Educational Technology, Computer Managed Instruction
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Costagliola, Gennaro; Fuccella, Vittorio – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2009
To correctly evaluate learners' knowledge, it is important to administer tests composed of good quality question items. By the term "quality" we intend the potential of an item in effectively discriminating between skilled and untrained students and in obtaining tutor's desired difficulty level. This article presents a rule-based e-testing system…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Test Items, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Response Theory
Crozer, Norm – 1994
Los Angeles Pierce College has been using Computer-Based Spelling Instruction (CBSI) software in spelling enrichment classes since 1992. Students who have used the program average 96% on final exams, and student retention proves excellent. The CBSI module performs the following functions: (1) administers a 1,200 word pretest; (2) divides missed…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction
Turner, Terilyn C.; Frick, Elizabeth – 1990
This monograph presents the state of the art of computer-assisted instruction for students in adult basic education (ABE), developmental education, and rehabilitation programs. The 12 articles are written by practitioners for practitioners and describe programs being provided by public schools, community colleges, libraries, volunteer agencies,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, College Students