The Effectiveness of Microcomputers in Education: A Review of the Research from 1980-1987

M D. Roblyer

T.H.E. Journal Vol. 16, No. 2 (1988) pp. 85–89

Summarizes the sources, statistical methods, and general findings from the review. Poses findings on specific questions of research. Gives implications of past research for the future. (MVL)

Assessing the Impact of Computer-Based Instruction: A Review of Recent Research

M D. Roblyer

Computers in the Schools Vol. 5, No. 3 (1988)

This review of research on microcomputers and their impact on education highlights literature reviews and findings from 1975 to the present; meta-analysis issues and procedures; findings of research on instructional effectiveness; word processing;...

Is Choice Important in Distance Learning? A Study of Student Motives for Taking Internet-Based Courses at the High School and Community College Levels

M D. Roblyer

Journal of Research on Computing in Education Vol. 32, No. 1 (1999) pp. 157–171

Examines factors that motivate community college and virtual high school students to choose online or traditional course formats. Findings indicate that, for students who chose distance learning, control over pace and timing of learning was more...

The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS): A Review of Definitions, Implications, and Strategies for Integrating NETS into K-12 Curriculum

M D. Roblyer

International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 27, No. 2 (2000) pp. 133–46

Provides a historical and current context for National Education Technology Standards (NETS) that were developed for elementary and secondary education, describes their implications for priorities such as school funding, and suggests curriculum...

A Deconstructed Example of a Type 4 Study: Research to Monitor and Report on Common Uses and Shape Desired Directions

M. D. Roblyer

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (March 2007) pp. 590–598

The previous articles in this series of outstanding examples of educational technology studies (see Roblyer, 2005, 2006) reiterated the common plaint about the lack of useful studies and the difficulties inherent in doing meaningful, useful research ...

Toward More Effective Microcomputer Courseware through Application of Systematic Instructional Design Methods

M D. Roblyer

AEDS Journal Vol. 17, No. 1 (1983) pp. 23–32

Discusses some reasons courseware developers have not embraced the systematic approach to microcomputer courseware design and describes ways systematic design could have a positive impact on courseware acceptance in classrooms. Twenty-two references ...

The Greening of Educational Computing: A Proposal for a More Research-Based Approach to Computers in Instruction

M D. Roblyer

Educational Technology Vol. 25, No. 1 (1985) pp. 40–44

Presents a rationale for future research relating to educational computing, discusses beneficial studies that have been undertaken, and outlines specific areas where further research is needed, including studies on achievement, retention, and...

A Rubric for Assessing the Interactive Qualities of Distance Learning Courses: Results from Faculty and Student Feedback

M. D. Roblyer; Leticia Ekhaml

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2925–2930

Results of studies of distance learning courses indicate that interactive qualities seem to be a major factor in determining course quality as reflected in student performance, grades, and course satisfaction. That is, the more interactive the...

Topics: Interaction

Predicting Success for Virtual School Students: Putting Research-Based Models into Practice

M D. Roblyer; Lloyd Davis

Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Vol. 11, No. 4

Virtual schooling has the potential to offer K-12 students increased access to educational opportunities not available locally, but comparatively high dropout rates continue to be a problem, especially for the underserved students most in need of...

Matching Course Needs and Distance Learning Formats: Evolving Guidelines for Planning, Design, and Delivery

M. D. Roblyer; Leticia Ekhaml

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 1999 (1999) pp. 245–249

During the past five years, College of Education faculty at the State University of West Georgia have used various combinations of interactive audio/video, online, face-to-face, and hands-on formats to deliver preservice and inservice media and...

Topics: Students, Learning Objects, Faculty, Educational Technology, Interaction

Designing Virtual Reality Learning Spaces for Students With Special Needs

William R. Wiencke; M. D. Roblyer

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 1177–1181

The paper reviews the past uses of Virtual Reality (VR) applications for students with special needs. Although VR technology shows promise for helping these groups, applications have been slow to emerge. Reasons for the lag in development include ...

Topics: Physical Education, Physical Environments

Instructional Computing Project Uses "Multiplier Effect" to Train Florida Teachers

M D. Roblyer; W H. Castine

T.H.E. Journal Vol. 14, No. 6 (1987) pp. 63–67

Reviews the efforts undertaken in the Florida Model Microcomputer Trainer Project (FMMTP) and its statewide impact. Outlines its procedural strategies, trainer curriculum, networking system, and the results of its multiplier effect. (ML)

Visualize This: PT3 Project InSight Develops Three Resources to Promote Visual Communications

M. D. Roblyer; William R. Wiencke

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2074–2076

As part of its activities funded by the U. S. DOE as a PT3 Implementation Grant, Project InSight, led by a consortium at the University of West Georgia, has three objectives to promote more visual communication of ideas and skill training among...

Topics: Schools, Networking Technologies, Video, Students, Virtual Environments

Practical Strategies for Encouraging Research in Computer-Based Instruction

F J. King; M D. Roblyer

This paper presents five designs (three one-group and two two-group) which can be effectively employed to study computer-based methods in non-laboratory settings, including actual classroom implementation, where a non-treatment control design may...

Design and Use of a Rubric to Assess and Encourage Interactive Qualities in Distance Courses

M D. Roblyer; W R. Wiencke

American Journal of Distance Education Vol. 17, No. 2 (2003) pp. 77–98

Distance learning theory and research holds that interaction is an essential characteristic of successful distance learning courses. However, the lack of definition as to what constitutes observable, measurable interactive qualities in distance...

Preparing Teachers for the "Schools that Technology Built": Evaluation of a Program to Train Teachers for Virtual Schooling

N E. Davis; M D. Roblyer

Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 37, No. 4 (2005) pp. 399–409

As a result of the growth of virtual schools across the United States, K-12 school courses and diplomas are increasingly offered, either completely or partly, at a distance. In light of this increase, it is apparent that there will be demand for...

"Teaching Online Made Me a Better Teacher": Studying the Impact of Virtual Course Experiences on Teachers' Face-to-Face Practice

M D. Roblyer; Marclyn Porter; Talbot Bielefeldt; Martha B. Donaldson

Journal of Computing in Teacher Education Vol. 25, No. 4 (2009) pp. 121–126

Anecdotal accounts from teachers have long suggested the possibility that virtual teaching experiences have a positive impact on face-to-face teaching practices, a so-called "reverse impact" phenomenon. Survey and focus group data collected as part...

Systematically Designed Online Support for Virtual School Students: A Theory Into Practice Product

M. D. Roblyer; Robert Blomeyer; ReGina Rankins-Reed

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 521–527

Despite the recent explosion in the numbers of school students choosing to take virtual courses, dropout rates are usually reported to be higher than in face-to-face courses. To help address this problem, the North Central Educational Regional...

Topics: Instructional Design, Evaluation, Students, Schools

Toward Practical Procedures for Predicting and Promoting Success in Virtual School Students

M D. Roblyer; Lloyd Davis; Steven C. Mills; Jon Marshall; Liz Pape

American Journal of Distance Education Vol. 22, No. 2 (April 2008) pp. 90–109

Two lines of research have emerged to study the causes and prevention of student failure in virtual (K-12) schools: studies of learner characteristics and studies of learning environment characteristics. To develop a useful model for predicting...

Facilitating Effective Technology Research in the Core Content Areas

Lynne Schrum; Ann Thompson; Debra Sprague; Cleborne Maddux; M. d. Roblyer; Lynn Bell; Glen Bull

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4364–4365

The editors of several leading educational technology journals are collectively initiating a dialog to identify productive directions for research in the core content areas. An overview will be provided of the overall goals and objectives of this...

Topics: Educational Technology

Illustrating the “virtual” in virtual schooling: Challenges and strategies for creating real tools to prepare virtual teachers

Niki Davis; M D. Roblyer; Amina Charania; Rick Ferdig; Chad Harms; Lily Ko Li Compton; Mi Ok Cho

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 10, No. 1 (2007) pp. 27–39

Virtual schooling, or the practice of offering K-12 courses via distance technologies, has rapidly increased in popularity since its beginning in 1994. Although effective interaction with and support for students in these environments requires a...

Topics: Virtual Environments