PubMed · 348601
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M A Newman, R A O'Brien. 1978. Experiencing the research process via computer simulation.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.1978.tb01526.x
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This describes the unique DAVID instructional system, which merges motion, color, and audio capacities from instructional television with individualized student interaction, answer analysis, immediate reinforcement, individualized lesson content, branching, and data gathering from computer-assisted instruction. DAVID (Digital And Video Interactive Device) instruction includes drill and practice, tutorial, and dialogue strategies based on existing and new TV lessons. The system was created for the National Technical Institute for the Deaf by Dr. vonFeldt and was operational in November 1977. This paper includes (1) a description of deaf student needs, which were the basis for system development; (2) description of the completed prototype (DAVID); and (3) results of preliminary testing of the system with deaf students.
The present study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of computer-based PLATO IV basic medical science lessons. Effectiveness was operationalized in terms of increased performance on basic medical science examinations for those medical students who had used the lessons when compared to those students who had not. Usage of the PLATO lessons was quantified as 'minutes of use' of the relevant lessons. Data were gathered in 1976-77 from first-year medical students at two sites, both under the auspices of one college of medicine. Usage of PLATO lessons and subsequent performance on three subtests from three different examinations were analysed. The findings from the current study offer encouragement that use of PLATO basic medical science materials contribute to increased performance on subsequent examinations.