Evaluation of the Paperless Classroom.

Abstract

The Paperless Classroom project explored the use of advanced technology to develop and demonstrate an interface to the large amounts of technical information available in electronic form. A prototype system was developed and field-tested at the AEGIS Training Center, Dahlgren, VA. Phase I designed and developed an electronic Instructor Guide (IG). Phase II improved the electronic IG and developed an electronic Trainee Guide. The objective of this effort was to evaluate the effects on teaching and learning when instructors lecture from electronic instructional materials and access visual aids through the use of computer interfaces. Data from observations, surveys, interviews, test scores, and course critiques were collected to obtain information about the use of this technology in the classroom. The Paperless Classroom system was a success; a very useful tool for instructors to access technical information in electronic form as they lecture. The system was reliable and easy to use by both instructors and students. There was no negative impact on learning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299131

Entities

People

  • Barbara A. Morris

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Audiovisual Aids
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Educational Technology
  • Instructional Materials
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Materials
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics