ERIC ED396679: Formative Evaluation of a First pdf

ERIC ED396679: Formative Evaluation of a First

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An evaluation of a CD-ROM multimedia component of a first grade science curriculum, the IBM/CTW “Through the Woods,” is presented. The presentation offers hands-on activities related to forest ecology, such as virtual nature walks. Children participating in the study (n=95) displayed ability to use the technology, a high degree of affect to full-motion video, and mixed reactions to audio. They collaborated well without teacher assistance, but had trouble performing some individual tasks, possibly due to design flaws. Also, the children had a tendency to invent their own “mission,” which suggests that there is a need to periodically reinforce the actual mission while they are using it to keep them on task. Changes that might improve the interface are proposed. (BEW

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1994
• Year: 1994
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Ecology, Forestry, Formative Evaluation, Grade 1, Learning Modules, Multimedia Materials, Optical Data Disks, Primary Education, Science Curriculum, Screen Design (Computers), Student Attitudes, Strommen, Erik

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