Citation

Anderson, A, Cheyne, W., Foot, H., Howe, C., Low, J., Tolmie, A. (2000). Computer support for peer-based methodology tutorials. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, 16(1), 41-53.

Synopsis

Computer software was used to help students organize group discussions. Results show that the software helped students remain on task more often.

Technology Type

computer-assisted learning: computer-supported research groups

Technology Purpose

improve the quality of honors dissertations

Research Type and Method

quantitative and qualitative, journal article

Assessment Methods

direct

Assessment Description

Students completed original research for their dissertation, and this report provided researchers with a barometer to measure students' learning.

Assessment Results

Students in computer-supported groups scored better on their dissertations

Discipline

Social Sciences: Psychology

Sample

43 third-year honors students at U of Strathclyde

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University Planning & Analysis
N.C. State University
Name: Joni Spurlin
Email: Joni_Spurlin@ncsu.edu