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Steven Crooks
Texas Tech University
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Importance of Color and Text Organization in Online Courses
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 601–606
This study was designed primarily to examine the effect of color and organization of text as a scaffolding measure. These were done by giving participants an online chapter to study and were then tested on the chapter for recall and application. One ...
Topics: Students
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Multimedia in a Science Learning Environment
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Steven Crooks
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 14, No. 2 (April 2005) pp. 151–167
This article presents a review of the literature multimedia learning in science. It is no small matter that teachers value using technology, more specifically multimedia in teaching. But this interest falls far short when it comes to application....
Topics: technology, Technology integration, Integration, teaching, Science, Pedagogy, Science Education, Inclusive Education
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Effects of Cooperative Learning and Learner-Control Modes in Computer-Based Instruction
Steven M. Crooks
Journal of Research on Computing in Education Vol. 29, No. 2 (1996) pp. 109–23
Investigated the effects of cooperative instruction, individual instruction, and learner control of instructional elements (practice items, summary material, review material) on 128 undergraduate students' test performance, attitudes, option use,...
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An investigation on college students’ low motivation toward asynchronous online discussions
Ninghua Han; Steven Crooks
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 2041–2043
A mixed research method was used to investigate the reasons why students often keep silence or have low motivation in online discussions. The findings of this study indicated that college students’ interest level of discussion topics may be...
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Effects of Concreteness and Contiguity on Learning from Computer-based Periodic Table
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1800–1805
This study will focus on the effects of contiguity and concreteness of chemical element names on learning the chemical Periodic Table in a computer-based environment. Participants will be randomly assigned to three versions of a computerized...
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Does Gender Influence Critical Thinking Attitudes?
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3376–3382
Abstract: This study examined the attitudinal difference in the way gender affects critical thinking while making use of metacognitive scaffolding through web-prompts. Fifty-eight students from a southwestern university participated in the study....
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Using Technologies to Teach Large Enrollment Course in Higher Education
Qingfu Wang; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3409–3415
As the increase of students' enrollment, the universities encounter major challenges to teach the introductory level courses. This paper shares the successful experience of using technologies to teach a large enrollment course in a southwestern...
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The Effects of Types of Interactions on Students’ Quality of Discussions and Discussion Satisfactions
Ninghua Han; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 498–501
This study examined the effects of four types of interactions on students’ quality of discussions and discussion satisfactions. The findings indicated that students who had low technology backgrounds achieved higher quality of online discussions...
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Effects of Pairing Modality with Screen Captures
Susan Veronikas; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 642–644
This paper investigates the effects of modality (text, audio, or dual) on the achievement and attitudes of college students learning a software application through the computer. Participants in this study were presented with three variations of...
Topics: Instructional Design, Achievement, Computers, Attitudes, Software
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An Investigation of How Discussion Group Composition, Discussion Topic, and Topic Expertise Affect the Quality of Online Discussion Posts
Ninghua Han; Steven Crooks
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 893–898
This study examined the effects of three variables, computer skill level (low vs. high), discussion group composition (homogeneous vs. heterogeneous), and discussion topic (computer related vs. non-computer related), on students’ quality of posts in ...
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Directed Web Searching
Randall E. Smith; Steven Crooks
WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) p. 1764
A few years ago we were asked to make a staff development presentation at a rural school district in Central Illinois. We were asked to focus our presentation on helping teachers to use the Internet as an information-gathering tool for both...
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Does Combining the Embodiment and Personalization Principles of Multimedia Learning Affect Learning the Culture of a Foreign Language?
Yanlin Wang; Steven M. Crooks
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 24, No. 2 (April 2015) pp. 161–177
The purpose of this study was to investigate how social cues associated with the personalization and embodiment principles in multimedia learning affect the learning and attitude of students studying the culture of a foreign language. University...
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Academic Integrity in Web Based Distance Education
Julie Baron; Steven M. Crooks
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 49, No. 2 (2005) pp. 40–45
This paper reviews the literature relative to academic dishonesty in WBDE settings assuming the average class size to be 30-50 students with the instructor filling the role of facilitator, concept expert, grader and mentor when necessary. It shows...
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Does segmenting principle counteract modality principle in instructional animation?
Jongpil Cheon; Steven Crooks; Sungwon Chung
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 45, No. 1 (Jan 10, 2014) pp. 56–64
This study investigated the segmenting and modality principles in instructional animation. Two segmentation conditions (active pause vs. passive pause) were presented in combination with two modality conditions (written text vs. spoken text). The...
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Examining Online Learning Patterns with Data Mining Techniques in Peer-Moderated and Teacher-Moderated Courses
Jui-Long Hung; Steven M. Crooks
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 40, No. 2 (2009) pp. 183–210
The student learning process is important in online learning environments. If instructors can "observe" online learning behaviors, they can provide adaptive feedback, adjust instructional strategies, and assist students in establishing patterns of...
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Using a Metacognitive Scaffold to Support Critical Thinking about Web Content
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Steven Crooks; Qingfu Wang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 701–706
Abstract: This study was designed primarily to examine the effect of metacognitive scaffolding through the use of web-prompts in order to support critical thinking about web content. Fifty-eight students from a southwestern university participated...
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The Effects of Instructor Presence on Critical Thinking in Asynchronous Online Discussion
Chaohua Ou; Trudy LeDoux; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 2989–2993
Asynchronous online discussion provides every member of a class with an opportunity to share their experiences and exchange views. As a result, they can construct a better understanding of new knowledge through interactions with peers and the...
Topics: Interaction, Educational Technology, Students
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Examining the Influence of Gender on the Modality Effect
Raymond Flores; Fanni Coward; Steven M. Crooks
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 39, No. 1 (2011) pp. 87–103
This study aimed to investigate the effects of modality and gender on learning from a computer-based matrix graphic organizer. A 2 x 2 factorial experiment was created by crossing two presentation modes (visual text vs. spoken text) and gender....
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Examining the Effects of Notetaking Format on Achievement When Students Construct and Study Computerized Notes
Andrew D. Katayama; Steven M. Crooks
Learning Assistance Review Vol. 6, No. 1 (2001) pp. 5–23
Describes two experiments conducted to investigate the effects of notetaking format on achievement. Students constructed and studied different types of notes: partial (framework and partial notes), skeletal (framework with no notes), and control (no ...
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Does segmenting principle counteract modality principle in instructional animation?
Jongpil Cheon; Steven Crooks; Sungwon Chung
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 44, No. 2 (Mar 01, 2013)
This study investigated the segmenting and modality principles in instructional animation. Two segmentation conditions (active pause vs. passive pause) were presented in combination with two modality conditions (written text vs. spoken text). The...
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Students' Perceptions of Mobile Learning with the iPhone
Xi Chen; Jongpil Cheon; Steven Crooks
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 1869–1873
This paper will investigate the current state of students’ perceptions and attitudes toward mobile learning (M-Learning), and the differences between iPhone users and non-iPhone users regarding their perceptions and attitudes. A questionnaire was...
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Using Question Prompts as Metacognitive Scaffolds in Science Reading Comprehension
Ningchun Han; Steven Crooks; Kui Xie
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 1405–1408
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of question prompts on fostering metacognition and enhancing reading comprehension in science learning. Specifically this study examines how question prompts should be delivered and...
Topics: Science
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Note Taking on eText with Digital Note Taking Tools
Xi Chen; Steven Crooks; Sonia Ford
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 303–308
Abstract: There are increasing numbers of online course and growing share of eText used in higher education. In order to improve the quality of online education, this paper discussed how note taking could engage students’ learning based on cognition ...
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The Effects of Presentation Tool Software Selection on Presentation Design Artifacts
David White; Patricia Patrick; Steven Crooks; Yanlin Wang; Chenying Wang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 935–940
We conducted two studies which required students to complete two course assignments that involved photographic production techniques and the development of a presentation to be submitted for assignment credit. The assigned tasks were identical in...
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The Optimal Order of Instructional Content in Computer-Based Software Training: Sequencing Supportive and Procedural Knowledge
Monsicha Kittikunanant; Juilong Hung; Steven Crooks; Chenying Wang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 3258–3260
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of varying the sequencing of supporting and procedural knowledge in application software training. This study employs a 2 x 3 mixed model factorial design with repeated measures on the last...
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Computer-Based Chinese Character Learning: An Experimental Study
Zhengbin Lu; Steven Crooks; Nancy Maushak; William Lan; David White
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 3962–3968
This experimental study investigated the effects of computer-based Chinese character illustration modalities and practice strategies on the learning of Chinese characters.A 3 x 2 x 2 mixed model factorial design was created by crossing three levels...
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Effects of Contiguity and Feature Animation in Computer-Based Geography Instruction
Steven M. Crooks; Michael P. Verdi; David R. White
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 33, No. 3 (July 2005) pp. 259–281
This study examined the effects of contiguity and feature animation on the recall, map reconstruction, inference performance, and en-route behavior of university students studying a computer-delivered reference map with associated text. Participants ...
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Faculty Perceptions of Web-Based Resources in Higher Education
Steven M. Crooks; Yanyun Yang; Lee S. Duemer
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 31, No. 2 (2003) pp. 103–13
Describes a survey that was designed to examine faculty perceptions about the navigability and content of a specific Web-based resource and their attitudes about the instructional use of Web-based resources in general. Discusses teaching experience...
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The Effects of Selected Software Tools on Presentation Design of Varied Course Assignment Activities
David White; Steven M. Crooks; Teresa K. Blodgett
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 2038–2042
Information presented in this paper was collected from three course offerings conducted in a graduate-level instructional technology program. In each course, students were required to complete two course assignments (a repeated measures approach)...
Topics: Instructional Design, Content Development, Implementation Examples & Issues
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Graduate Student’s Preference toward Strong Instructor Support over Peer to Peer Collaboration in Online Courses
Justin Louder; Nancy Maushak; Steven Crooks; Stephanie Jones; William Lan
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 730–735
This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on graduate level students enrolled in distance/online education courses. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine student’s preference in the online learning environment and...
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The proper position of conceptual information during computer-based software training
Jui-Long Hung; Monsicha Kittikunanant; Steven Crooks; Ke Zhang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 536–539
An electronic performance support system (EPSS) is a computer-based environment that facilitates skill and knowledge acquisition within a particular domain. The authors' on-going research will investigate the potential utility of EPSS tools in...
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Exploring the Instructional Conditions for a Reverse Modality Effect in Multimedia Instruction
Jongpil Cheon; Steven Crooks; Fethi Inan; Raymond Flores; Fatih Ari
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 20, No. 2 (June 2011) pp. 117–133
This study explored the causes of the reverse modality effect when learning from multimedia instruction. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups (visual text or spoken text). The findings revealed a reverse modality effect wherein...
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Effects of Concreteness and Contiguity on Learning from Computer-based Reference Maps
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Ningchun Han; Steven Crooks; Monsicha Kittikunanant
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1806–1811
This study will focus on the effects of map display and concreteness of location-names on learning geographical maps in a computer-based environment. Participants will be randomly assigned to six versions of a computerized geographical map created...
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Effects of Concreteness and Contiguity on Learning from Computer-Based Reference Maps
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Daphne D. Lewis; Steven M. Crooks
Journal of Interactive Online Learning Vol. 5, No. 3 pp. 243–254
Today's technology has reached new heights that have not been fully implemented. One of the areas where technology has not yet reached its full potential is in education. This study examined the effects of concreteness of location names and...
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An investigation of mobile learning readiness in higher education based on the theory of planned behavior
Jongpil Cheon; Sangno Lee; Steven M. Crooks; Jaeki Song
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 3 (November 2012) pp. 1054–1064
This study investigated the current state of college students' perceptions toward mobile learning in higher education. Mobile learning is a new form of learning utilizing the unique capabilities of mobile devices. Although mobile devices are...
Language: English
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Temporal, but not Spatial, Contiguity Effects While Studying an Interactive Geographic Map
Steven Crooks; David White; Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Qingfu Wang
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 17, No. 2 (April 2008) pp. 145–169
In two experiments we investigated the effects of temporal and spatial contiguity on learning from a computer-based geographic map and associated text. In Experiment 1, participants were randomly assigned to conditions that presented text either...
Topics: Computers, Cognition, Instructional Design, Multimedia, eLearning
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Effects of Cooperative and Individual Learning during Learner-Controlled Computer-Based Instruction
Steven M. Crooks; James D. Klein; Wilhelmina Savenye; Lars Leader
Journal of Experimental Education Vol. 66, No. 3 (1998) pp. 223–44
Studied effects of instructional method (cooperative vs. individual) and learner control of options on achievement, option use, attitudes, and interactions of college students during computer-based instruction. Achievement benefits of cooperative...
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Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Note Taking on Computer-Based Graphic Organizers
Steven M. Crooks; David R. White; Lucy Barnard
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 37, No. 4 (2007) pp. 369–391
Previous research on graphic organizer (GO) note taking has shown that this method is most effective when the GO is presented to the student partially complete with provided notes. This study extended prior research by investigating the effects of...
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Are Two Modalities Better Than One When Learning from Online Reference Maps?
Sribhagyam Srinivasan; Ningchun Han; Daphne Lewis; Steven M. Crooks
Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Meeting 2004 (October 2005)
This study focuses on the effects of map display and modality on learning geographical maps in a computer-based environment. Participants were randomly assigned to four versions of a computer program created by crossing two levels of map display ...
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Effects of Notetaking Format on Achievement When Studying Electronic Text
Andrew D. Katayama; Steven M. Crooks; Charles E. Nelson
Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association 1999 (April 1999)
Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of notetaking on achievement while studying electronic text. In the first experiment, 83 students studied 1 of 3 sets of notes (partial, skeletal, and control) for the effects on posttest...
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Effects of Multimedia Annotations on Chinese Comprehension and Vocabulary Acquisition
Zhengbin Lu; Fethi Inan; Nancy Maushak; Steven Crooks
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 2348–2354
This study aims to investigate the effects of different input modifications on reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition in learning Chinese. A multimedia instruction with various annotation techniques is to be implemented in teaching Chinese ...
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Effects of Spoken vs. Written Text on the Quality of Discussion in Online Discussion Boards
D. Elizabeth Case; Steven Crooks; Xi Chen; Sonia Ford; Ninghua Han; Jason Torres
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 14–18
Many articles have been published on how to improve the quality of discussion within the asynchronous discussion boards frequently used in online courses. Still, the traditional written text threaded discussion boards often fail to produce the...
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An Investigation of the Effects of Different Types of Activities during Pauses in a Segmented Instructional Animation
Jongpil Cheon; Sungwon Chung; Steven M. Crooks; Jaeki Song; Jeakyeong Kim
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 296–306
Since the complex and transient information in instructional animations requires more cognitive resources, the segmenting principle has been proposed to reduce cognitive overload by providing smaller chunks with pauses between segments. This study...
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How PowerPoint Ruins Your Lecture?
William Lan; Steven Crooks; Lucy Barnard; David White; Chenying Wang; Richard Lu; Raymond Flores; Daniah Alabbasi
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 1149–1153
Designed to investigate the effectiveness of using PowerPoint in college students' learning, this study manipulated two characteristics of a PowerPoint presentation: the amount of information (small vs. large); and the organization of information ...
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The reverse modality effect: Examining student learning from interactive computer-based instruction
Fethi A. Inan; Steven M. Crooks; Jongpil Cheon; Fatih Ari; Raymond Flores; Murat Kurucay; Dmitrii Paniukov
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 46, No. 1 (Jan 30, 2015) pp. 123–130
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of modality on learning from multimedia instruction. This study utilized a factorial between-subject design to examine the effects of modality on student learning outcomes, study patterns and...
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The effects of verbally redundant information on student learning: An instance of reverse redundancy
Fatih Ari; Raymond Flores; Fethi A. Inan; Jongpil Cheon; Steven M. Crooks; Dmitrii Paniukov; Murat Kurucay
Computers & Education Vol. 76, No. 1 (July 2014) pp. 199–204
This study aimed to examine the effects of redundant on-screen text on student learning outcomes (i.e. comprehension, matching, spatial labeling, and diagram reconstruction) when learning from multimedia instruction. An interactive, learner...
Language: English
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How to Present a Computer-Based Geographic Map: Do Map Label and Textbox Location Make a Difference in Learning?
Lucy Barnard; Steven Crooks; Garrett Boroda; Monsicha Kittikunanant; Richard Lu; Chenying Wang; Qingfu Wang; David White; Amani Zaier
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 1038–1040
As the instructional uses of the world wide web continue to escalate, there is a need for continued research on the most effective ways to design and deliver online learning materials. Studies have shown that geographic maps can assist in the recall ...