Abstract
This research paper investigates a way of evaluating an educational intervention, and compares the learning outcomes of a Computer Aided Learning (CAL) package with a conventional lecture. It has been suggested that uses of comparative studies in the evaluation of technology-based educational interventions are not productive, as there is a belief that the situation is too complex. However, this paper proposes that there is value in comparative studies by developing innovative, ethical ways which allow educators to gain greater insight into the students' perceptions of a teaching intervention, and its actual effect. It also attempts to test the hypothesis that the CAL package could replace the lecture without disadvantaging student learning. This study compares a CAL package with a lecture, both introducing the concept of Fast Fracture. It found a significant improvement in performance on a content-related quiz amongst the control and the experimental groups. It also found that the students significantly increased their confidence in being able to fulfil the objectives of the teaching session regardless of grouping. It was concluded that there was no evidence that replacing the lecture with a CAL package would disadvantage the students' learning.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2007 37th Annual Frontiers In Education Conference - Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders, Opportunities Without Passports |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | F3J-15 - F3J-20 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781424410835 |
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Publication status | Published - 4 Jan 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference - Milwaukee, United States Duration: 10 Oct 2007 → 13 Oct 2007 https://archive.fie-conference.org/fie2007/index.html (Link to conference website) |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE |
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ISSN (Print) | 0190-5848 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2377-634X |
Conference
Conference | 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference |
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Abbreviated title | FIE 2007 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Milwaukee |
Period | 10/10/07 → 13/10/07 |
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Keywords
- Comparative studies
- Computer aided learning
- Educational interventions
- Fast fracture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Education
- Computer Science Applications