Computer-Aided Instruction: College Algebra Students' Perceptions

Autor/inn/en	Aichele, Douglas B.; Tree, D. Rae; Utley, Juliana; Wescoatt, Benjamin
Titel	Computer-Aided Instruction: College Algebra Students' Perceptions
Quelle	In: MathAMATYC Educator, 4 (2012) 1, S.54-62 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1947-279X
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Instruction; Student Attitudes; Algebra; Instructional Design; Internet; Web Based Instruction; Learning Experience; Educational Technology; College Mathematics; Teaching Methods; Blended Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Schülerverhalten; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Web Based Training; Lernerfahrung; Unterrichtsmedien; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	Technology permeates our daily lives; education has not been untouched. Liaw (2002) points out that "teachers, trainers, and instructional designers of computer-based or Web-based instruction would benefit by being more attentive to learners' perceptions toward Web-based environments." Reviewing the earlier research into student perceptions toward online or blended nonmathematical courses, studies found that students were in general satisfied with their learning experience. Additionally, students believed the courses benefited their learning, increased their motivation, and improved their self-discipline. A main reason mentioned for the satisfaction was the convenience and flexibility offered by the course structure; the courses allowed for self-pacing, learning at any place and any time, and saving time. Students did worry about the lack of traditional teachers, believing that a face-to-face component was still important for the learning experience. In the study described here, researchers sought to describe the thoughts and feelings of students participating in redesigned blended computer-aided sections of college algebra. Results indicated that about 38% of the participants had positive thoughts and perceptions about taking a section of computer-aided college algebra, while about 47% reported negative initial thoughts and perceptions. (Contains 2 tables.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10