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Educational Communication and Technology: A Journal of Theory, Research, and Development

1985 Volume 33, Number 4

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Number of articles: 5

  1. Empirical Issues in the Study of Computer-Assisted Interactive Video

    Michael J. Hannafin

    Evaluates relevance of existing instructional research on computer-assisted instruction, programed instruction, instructional video, and instructional television to the study of interactive video; ... More

    pp. 235-47

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  2. Evidence for Confounding in Computer-Based Instruction Studies: Analyzing the Meta-Analysis

    Richard E. Clark

    Computer-based instruction (CBI) studies analyzed by Kulik et al. were examined to explore the validity of competing claims about the computer's contribution to measured achievement gains. Results ... More

    pp. 249-62

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  3. Videogames and Spatial Skills: An Exploratory Study

    Diana Gagnon

    This study of undergraduate and graduate students examined the potential relationship between spatial aptitude and videogame use to: (1) determine relationship between scoring ability on videogames... More

    pp. 263-75

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  4. Keywords and Vocabulary Acquisition: Some Words of Caution about Johnson, Adams, and Bruning (1985)

    Michael Pressley & Joel R. Levin

    The mnemonic keyword study of Johnson, Adams, and Bruning (1985) on effectiveness of the keyword method for second-language vocabulary acquisition is critiqued. Of particular concern are literature... More

    pp. 277-84

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  5. Metacognition, Elaboration, and Knowledge Acquisition: Implications for Instructional Design

    Francis J. Di Vesta & F Michael Finke

    Two studies investigated robustness of the effect of precise elaborations on memory and relationship of these effects to metacognitions about learning. Sentences which were elaborated in different ... More

    pp. 285-93

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