Evaluation of Two CD-ROMs from a Series on Cell Biology

Autor/inn/en	Sander, Uwe; Kerlen, Gertraude; Steinke, Mattias; Huk, Thomas; Floto, Christian
Titel	Evaluation of Two CD-ROMs from a Series on Cell Biology
Quelle	In: Cell Biology Education, 2 (2003) 4, S.256-265 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1536-7509
DOI	10.1187/cbe.03-01-0002
Schlagwörter	Qualitative Research; Evaluators; Cytology; Learning Modules; Biology; Evaluation; Computer Peripherals; Learning Processes; Experiments; Botany; Multimedia Materials; Pretests Posttests; Scores; Questionnaires; Science Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Qualitative Forschung; Zytologie; Learning module; Lernmodul; Biologie; Evaluierung; Learning process; Lernprozess; Erprobung; Botanik; Fragebogen; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung
Abstract	Two CD-ROMs from a series dealing with various major aspects of cell biology are evaluated in this paper using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings delimit similarities and differences of the two CD-ROMs and shed light on how the programs could be used in the learning process and how they should not be. The overall impression, as well as the graphical and technical features, received a predominantly good rating. The defined target groups were reached (e.g., students in secondary schools), different learning approaches were supported (e.g., discovery and autonomous learning), the CD-ROMs' usability was assessed as being easy and intuitive, and the majority of the evaluators were satisfied with the level of interactivity. Navigational problems encountered in CD-ROM 1 were overcome by a successful implementation of new navigational functions in CD-ROM 2. Most students found the CD-ROM to be a suitable complement to, or an extension of, their lessons. We conclude that many, but not all of the requirements for the various stages of the learning process could be satisfied with the existing CD-ROMs. The requirements not met are discussed to obtain insights that could help to improve the production of multimedia learning material. The use of quantitative and qualitative approaches in the evaluation of learning modules is discussed, as the study began by collecting and analyzing anecdotal reviews and was then extended to include a qualitative evaluation. (Contains 4 tables and 8 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10