Journal of Educational Computing Research
1996 Volume 14, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 5
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Investigating Learning Styles on Different Hypertext Environments: Hierarchical-like and Network-like Structures
Gloria E. Melara
Examines the effect of learning style on the performance of college students (n=40) within two different hypertext structures. Results indicate both structures equally accommodated learners with... More
pp. 313-28
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The Effects of Required and Optional Computer-Based Note Taking on Achievement and Instructional Completion Time
Donald Armel & Sharon A. Shrock
Investigated the effects and efficiency of mandatory and optional note taking by undergraduate students (n=81) during computer-based instruction. The required note takers entered notes on every... More
pp. 329-44
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Upper Primary Students Constructing and Exploring Three Dimensional Shapes: A Comparison of Virtual Reality with Card Nets
David J. Ainge
A grade 6/7 class which constructed and explored three-dimensional shapes with the VREAM virtual reality (VR) development system program was compared with a grade 5/6/7 control group using card... More
pp. 345-69
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A Comparison of Three Learning Strategies in Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Claude Frasson & Esma Aimeur
Introduces an intelligent tutoring systems where the college-level learner deals with a teacher and a "troublemaker." Discusses the types of interaction in directive learning, peer learning and... More
pp. 371-83
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Understanding Hypertext Navigation through Cluster Analysis
Kimberly A. Lawless & Jonna M. Kulikowich
Examines the navigational profiles of 42 undergraduate students processing a hypertext document. Three profiles emerged: (1) knowledge seekers, (2) feature explorers, and (3) apathetic hypertext... More
pp. 385-99