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Educational Technology Research and Development

June 2008 Volume 56, Number 3

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Number of articles: 4

  1. A Catalyst for Teaching Critical Thinking in a Large University Class in Taiwan: Asynchronous Online Discussions with the Facilitation of Teaching Assistants

    Ya-Ting C. Yang

    This study was designed to investigate the effects of teaching critical thinking skills (CTS) in a large class through asynchronous discussion forums (ADFs) with the facilitation of teaching... More

    pp. 241-264

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  2. Learner Preferences and Prior Knowledge in Learner-Controlled Computer-Based Instruction

    Theodore J. Kopcha & Howard Sullivan

    This study examined the effects of prior knowledge, learner preference for control, and type of control (learner or program) on the achievement of middle-school students in a computer-based... More

    pp. 265-286

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  3. Cognitive Load Measurements and Stimulated Recall Interviews for Studying the Effects of Information and Communications Technology

    Pieter J. Beers, Henny P. A. Boshuizen, Paul A. Kirschner, Wim Gijselaers & Jochem Westendorp

    Many researchers use information and communications technology (ICT)-tools to augment learning in a great variety of tasks. Their effects are generally measured in terms of intended outcomes. This ... More

    pp. 309-328

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  4. Into the Academy: Preparing and Mentoring International Doctoral Students

    Heng-Yu Ku, Maria K. E. Lahman, Hsin-Te Yeh & Yi-Chia Cheng

    This qualitative case study was an examination of a team-based faculty/mentor-led International Doctoral Student Support Group (IDSSG) designed specifically around issues in preparing and mentoring... More

    pp. 365-377

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