Abstract

This case study presents a narrative summary of the evaluation of a two semester computer assisted instruction (CAI) project in an all minority high school. Use of PLATO software with Control Data microcomputers brought about modest achievement advantages, higher internal locus of control, more positive attitudes toward school and specific course subjects than non-CAI using ninth and tenth grade students. These effects were particularly pronounced for students in Language Skills, Chemistry, Algebra, and Mathematics. The paper concludes with discussion of lessons learned while doing the evaluation as seen in the context of the Standards for Evaluations of Educational Programs, Projects, and Materials. (Author)

Citation

Payne, D.A. Evaluation Realities or How I Learned to Love "The Standards" While Evaluating a Computer Assisted Instruction Project. Retrieved August 11, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/137784/.

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Keywords

• academic achievement
• case studies
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Evaluation Criteria
• Grade 10
• Grade 9
• High Schools
• Locus of Control
• Microcomputers
• Minority Groups
• Program Evaluation
• School Attitudes
• Self Concept
• standards
• student attitudes