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Using Interactive Computer Technology to Enhance Learning
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Pemberton, Joy R.; Borrego, Joaquin, Jr.; Cohen, Lee M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2006
We assessed the effects of using LearnStar[TM], an interactive, computer-based teaching tool, as an in-class exam review method. Students with higher LearnStar review scores had higher grades. Furthermore, students' satisfaction ratings indicated that LearnStar reviews were more enjoyable and conducive to participation than traditional reviews.…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grades (Scholastic), Student Attitudes
Using CHAINS, a QuickBASIC 4.5 Program, to Teach Single-Subject Experimentation with Humans
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Dermer, Marshall Lev – Teaching of Psychology, 2004
Students enrolled in a single-subject design course studied the repeated acquisition of response sequences by using CHAINS, a QuickBASIC 4.5 program, which runs in DOS or Windows. For about 2 months, students examined the learning of such sequences as a function of various treatments. Each week students graphed their data, discussed their…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Software, Psychology, Student Attitudes
Computerized Cognition Laboratory.
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Motes, Michael A.; Wiegmann, Douglas A. – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Describes a software package entitled the "Computerized Cognition Laboratory" that helps integrate the teaching of cognitive psychology and research methods. Allows students to explore short-term memory, long-term memory, and decision making. Can also be used to teach the application of several statistical procedures. (DSK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Decision Making