Computers & Education
January 2014 Volume 70, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 27
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The impact of supplementary hands-on practice on learning in introductory computer science course for freshmen
Hsien-Tsai Wu, Po-Chun Hsu, Chih-Yuan Lee & Hou-Jun Wang, Department of Electrical Engineering; Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Department of Medical Education
Introduction to Computer Science (ICS), which is a compulsory theoretical course for freshmen of the electrical engineering (EE) department, lays the foundation for more advanced courses.... More
pp. 1-8
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Effects of digital dictionary format on incidental acquisition of spelling knowledge and cognitive load during second language learning: Click-on vs. key-in dictionaries
Tzu-Chien Liu & Melissa Hui-Mei Fan, Graduate Institute of Learning & Instruction, Taiwan; Fred Paas, Institute of Psychology, Netherlands
Recent research has shown that students involved in computer-based second language learning prefer to use a digital dictionary in which a word can be looked up by clicking on it with a mouse (i.e.,... More
pp. 9-20
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Web-supported effective human rights, democracy and citizenship education?
İsmail Acun
The aim of the study is to investigate the possible effect of web-supported teaching on students' academic achievement in Human Rights, Democracy and Citizenship Education. To examine weather web... More
pp. 21-28
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Effectiveness of virtual reality-based instruction on students' learning outcomes in K-12 and higher education: A meta-analysis
Zahira Merchant & Ernest T. Goetz, College of Education, United States; Lauren Cifuentes, Department of Distance Learning, United States; Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, College of Science, United States; Trina J. Davis, College of Education, United States
The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine overall effect as well as the impact of selected instructional design principles in the context of virtual reality technology-based instruction (i.e.... More
pp. 29-40
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Effects of type of multimedia strategy on learning of Chinese characters for non-native novices
Ming-Puu Chen, Li-Chun Wang, Hsiu-Ju Chen & Yu-Chu Chen
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of multimedia strategies for instructional techniques and practice on non-native novices' Chinese character learning performance and cognitive... More
pp. 41-52
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Storytelling by a kindergarten social assistive robot: A tool for constructive learning in preschool education
Marina Fridin
Kindergarten Social Assistive Robotics (KindSAR) is a novel technology that offers kindergarten staff an innovative tool for achieving educational aims through social interaction. Children in a... More
pp. 53-64
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Scaffolding game-based learning: Impact on learning achievements, perceived learning, and game experiences
Sarit Barzilai, Department of Learning, Instruction, and Teacher Education, Israel; Ina Blau, Department of Education and Psychology, Israel
One of the central challenges of integrating game-based learning in school settings is helping learners make the connections between the knowledge learned in the game and the knowledge learned at... More
pp. 65-79
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A context-aware video prompt approach to improving students' in-field reflection levels
I-Chun Hung, Xiu-Jun Yang & Wei-Chieh Fang, Department of Information Management, Taiwan; Gwo-Jen Hwang, Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, Taiwan; Nian-Shing Chen, Department of Information Management, Taiwan
Engaging students in reflection during real-world observation and inquiry activities has been recognized as an important issue for improving students' learning achievement and motivation. Many... More
pp. 80-91
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Cognitive diagnostic like approaches using neural-network analysis of serious educational videogames
Richard L. Lamb, Washington State University, United States; Leonard Annetta, George Mason University, United States; David B. Vallett, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States; Troy D. Sadler, University of Missouri, United States
There has been an increase in student achievement testing focusing on content and not underlying student cognition. This is of concern as student cognition provided for a more generalizable... More
pp. 92-104
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Exploring students' learning styles in relation to their acceptance and attitudes towards using Second Life in education: A case study in Hong Kong
Gary Cheng
The purpose of this study was to investigate students' learning styles in relation to their acceptance and attitudes towards using Second Life (SL) as a supporting tool for learning in higher... More
pp. 105-115
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Improving teacher candidate knowledge using content acquisition podcasts
Michael J. Kennedy, University of Virginia, United States; Cathy Newman Thomas, University of Missouri, United States; Sara Aronin, West Virginia University, United States; Jennifer R. Newton, James Madison University, United States; John Wills Lloyd, University of Virginia, United States
There are many open questions with respect to theory and empirical support for methods used in college teaching, especially when technology is incorporated into instruction. In this article, we... More
pp. 116-127
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Setting the stage for the metacognition during hypermedia learning: What motivation constructs matter?
Daniel C. Moos
Think-aloud and self-report data from 85 undergraduates were used to examine the relationship between motivation constructs and metacognition during hypermedia learning. Participants used... More
pp. 128-137
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Students' perceptions of Facebook for academic purposes
R. Arteaga Sánchez, Department of Financial Economics and Accounting, Spain; V. Cortijo, Business Administration Department, United States; U. Javed, Department of Management Sciences, Pakistan
Facebook is the most popular Social Network Site (SNS) among college students. Despite the popularity and extensive use of Facebook by students, its use has not made significant inroads into... More
pp. 138-149
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Leveraging a personalized system to improve self-directed learning in online educational environments
Rosemary Kim, Loyola Marymount University, United States; Lorne Olfman & Terry Ryan, Claremont Graduate University, United States; Evren Eryilmaz, Bloomsburg University, United States
Many students who participate in online courses experience frustration and failure because they are not prepared for the demanding and isolated learning experience. A traditional learning theory... More
pp. 150-160
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Beyond plagiarism: An active learning method to analyze causes behind code-similarity
Feng-Pu Yang, Hewijin Christine Jiau & Kuo-Feng Ssu, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Code-similarity is the actual indicator of plagiarism in the context of programming assignments. However, the experiences of practical software development have empirically confirmed the existences... More
pp. 161-172
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The design and effect of automated directions during scenario-based training
Marieke Peeters, Intelligent Systems Group; Karel van den Bosch, Training and Performance Innovations Group; John-Jules Ch. Meyer, Intelligent Systems Group; Mark A. Neerincx, Training and Performance Innovations Group
During scenario-based training, the scenario is dynamically adapted in real time to control the storyline and increase its effectiveness. A team of experienced staff members is required to manage... More
pp. 173-183
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Does technology empower urban youth? The relationship of technology use to self-efficacy
Daniel B. Shank, School of Psychological Sciences, Australia; Shelia R. Cotten, Department of Telecommunication, United States
Many propose technology as a tool for empowerment of lower SES urban students, but little research has investigated the relationship between technology and empowerment for this population. We... More
pp. 184-193
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Making sense of multitasking: The role of Facebook
Terry Judd
Media multitasking and Facebook use are commonplace among college and university-aged students. While the two are often linked and each has been independently associated with reductions in academic... More
pp. 194-202
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The effects of whole-class interactive instruction with Single Display Groupware for Triangles
Daniela Caballero, Escuela de Ingeniería, Chile; Siswa A.N. van Riesen, University of Twente; Sergio Álvarez & Miguel Nussbaum, Escuela de Ingeniería, Chile; Ton de Jong, University of Twente; Carlos Alario-Hoyos, School of Telecommunication Engineering, Spain
Whole-class interactive instruction is an instructional approach in which all of the students in a class create knowledge together in an interactive way, mediated by the teacher. The current mixed-... More
pp. 203-211
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Internet use and parental mediation: A cross-cultural study
Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin, Department of Evolutionary Psychology and Education, Spain; Alejandra Cortés, Department of Education Research Methods, Spain; Concepción Medrano, Department of Evolutionary Psychology and Education, Spain; Pedro Apodaca, Department of Education Research Methods, Spain
The aim of this research project was to analyze the relationship between Internet use and parental mediation in a cross-cultural sample group. It also aimed to explore the relationship between... More
pp. 212-221
