Evaluating Computer-Based Simulations, Multimedia and Animations that Help Integrate Blended Learning with Lectures in First Year Statistics

Autor/inn/en	Neumann, David L.; Neumann, Michelle M.; Hood, Michelle
Titel	Evaluating Computer-Based Simulations, Multimedia and Animations that Help Integrate Blended Learning with Lectures in First Year Statistics
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 27 (2011) 2, S.274-289 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Blended Learning; Negative Attitudes; Computers; Educational Technology; Statistics; Teaching Methods; Technology Integration; Learner Engagement; Lecture Method; Multimedia Instruction; Computer Software; Computer Simulation; Animation; Interviews; Student Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Negative Fixierung; Digitalrechner; Unterrichtsmedien; Statistik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Multimediales Lernen; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	The discipline of statistics seems well suited to the integration of technology in a lecture as a means to enhance student learning and engagement. Technology can be used to simulate statistical concepts, create interactive learning exercises, and illustrate real world applications of statistics. The present study aimed to better understand the use of such applications during lectures from the student's perspective. The technology used included multimedia, computer-based simulations, animations, and statistical software. Interviews were conducted on a stratified random sample of 38 students in a first year statistics course. The results showed three global effects on student learning and engagement: showed the practical application of statistics, helped with understanding statistics, and addressed negative attitudes towards statistics. The results are examined from within a blended learning framework and the benefits and drawbacks to the integration of technology during lectures are discussed. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10