Basic Skills Resource Center: Development and Evaluation of Computer- Based Learning Strategy Training Modules

Abstract

The overall goal of this project was to develop computer-based learning strategy training modules designed to facilitate the acquisition and application of technical information. These modules combine the strengths of two promising instructional techniques: computer-assisted instruction and cooperative learning (peer tutoring). Over the course of this project we have developed and formally evaluated three modules designed to improve cognitive strategies during text processing: Summarization (paraphrase/imagery), Structured Summarization (DICEOX), and Networking. We have also developed and informally evaluated a module designed to improve affective strategies. The results of these evaluations indicate that this training approach is effective for simple and somewhat familiar strategies (i.e., paraphrase/imagery). Suggestions are provided for improving the effectiveness of this training by extending training time and integrating the modules. The microcomputer provides strategy instructions, and provides expert content and process feedback and reinforcement to the learner.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160421

Entities

People

  • A. M. O'donnell
  • C. O. Larson
  • D. F. Dansereau
  • T. R. Rocklin
  • V. I. Hythecker

Organizations

  • Texas Christian University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Educational Psychology
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Text Processing
  • Training
  • Universities

Readers

  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.