An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction in General Chemistry at an Urban University.

The science-major General Chemistry sequence offered at the University of Houston has been investigated with respect to the effectiveness of recent incorporation of various levels of computer technology. As part of this investigation, questionnaire responses, student evaluations and grade averages and distributions from up to the last ten years have been analyzed and compared. Increased use of web-based material is both popular and effective, particularly with respect to providing extra information and supplemental questions. Instructor contact via e-mail is also well-received. Both uses of technology should be encouraged. In contrast, electronic classroom presentation is less popular. While initial use may lead to improved grades and retention, these levels decrease quickly, possibly due to a reduction in instructor spontaneity.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• McGuffey, Angela

Contributors dc:contributor

• Marshall, James L., 1940-2025
• Theriot, Leroy James

• Chemistry -- Computer-assisted instruction.
• Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher)
• University of Houston. Dept. of Chemistry.
• instructor
• general chemistry
• computer
• student evaluations
• web-based material

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• McGuffey, Angela
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 54851818
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3129/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc3129

OAI identifier oai:identifier

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