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This study examined the effect of computer-assisted instruction, used as a supplement to traditional classroom instruction, on students' understanding of selected algebra topics, their attitude towards mathematics, and computer-assisted instruction at a laboratory high school. Four classes received supplementary instruction on factoring, radicals and simple quadratics expressions delivered via a computer-assisted instruction. A mixed method approach was employed where both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques were used. The data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study found that students' scored significantly higher in posttests than pre-tests both in terms of content and attitudes towards mathematics and use of computer-assisted instruction., INTRODUCTION Mathematics educators have recognized that algebra is the main tool for working with several mathematical systems (Brody & Rosenfield, 1996; Choike, 2000). The algebraic knowledge and skills are also [...]

The proliferation of on-line or computer-based learning environments has become a major concern for some educators when it comes to whether they are valid and reliable strategies in delivering instruction. The purpose of this essay is to examine how any organization, including indeed governments and training institutions, can incorporate a needs assessment and strategic plan when implementing any instructional innovation that is governed by basic learning principles. The fact is in any educational setting, the needs assessment and strategic planning process can serve to clarify and encourage all stakeholders to look at observable outcomes which can be managed, controlled and even predicted. The study also recommends best practices of conducting needs assessment and strategic planning particularly in elearning., INTRODUCTION The proliferation of on-line or computer-based learning environments has become a major concern for some educators when it comes to whether they are valid and reliable strategies in delivering [...]

This paper examines eLearning from three related perspectives, two of which address the planning and administration of online courses. The second part of this paper examines the assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes in an eLearning environment. The initial phase thoroughly explores current and recommended front-end approaches to improving online instruction. It looks at the organizational alms and the vision within which eLearning can be applied. The second phase examines the planning, implementation and administration of online courses. It investigates characteristics of effective eLearning environments that address physical, technical, pedagogical, professional and environmental elements. The third and final phase explores several reliable and valid approaches to online measurement and testing methods that are designed to eliminate such problems as plagiarism, technical problems associated with access, matching learners' and instructors' technical skill levels, learner isolation, and the impersonality of computerized assessment., INTRODUCTION The proliferation of on-line courses has become a major concern for some educators when it comes to whether they apply valid and reliable instruments to assess learning outcomes. In [...]

Online learning perches on the possibility of revolutionizing the way that higher education is delivered to students. The prospect of a more national or even global approach to educational opportunities is quickly becoming a reality. Implications for the teacher include successfully adapting coursework to a new learning environment by being cognizant of factors such as communication, active and collaborative learning, and reflective practices (Gresh & Mrozowski, 2000: Palloff & Pratt, 1999). Students must also shill their learning paradigms to maxixnize knowledge acquisition. Before online learning strategies become entrenched and subject to only minor revisions, it is suggested that institutions broaden their vision to explore innovative methods of utilizing the online learning medium., One of the goals of any teacher is to help students to view the world in ways dramatically different from what their experiences and biases would otherwise filter their conceptualizations. [...]

This is a study that utilizes descriptive statistics to examine the extent to which information technology has been applied in the public and private sectors of the Zimbabwean economy. The study also examines managerial areas that typically utilize IT in Zimbabwe, the type of information technology that is used in terms of hardware and software, and the characteristics and profile of an individual user. This study also looks at whether previous computer experience has any bearing on a manager's perception of information technology or actual computer use in a management setting. The study targets chief executives and senior management personnel across a broad spectrum of public and private organizations. It also looks at the essential components of a technology-based information system and how it is applied to maximize productivity and efficiency in a given setting., INTRODUCTION The computer is now one of the most commonly used modern information technology devices in the world today. To add to this, there is also a proliferation of software [...]