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Teaching with Technology: Does Access to Computer Technology Increase Student Achievement?

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  • Cynthia L. Harter

    (Department of Economics, Eastern Kentucky University)

  • John F.R. Harter

    (Department of Economics, Eastern Kentucky University)

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This paper examines whether the use of computer technology as a supplemental study aid actually enhances student achievement in introductory economics. Data were collected for multiple sections over a four-semester period to test that hypothesis. The use of course web pages and online, multiple choice quizzes does not seem to increase student scores on common multiple-choice questions on the final or on the final itself.

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  • Cynthia L. Harter & John F.R. Harter, 2004. "Teaching with Technology: Does Access to Computer Technology Increase Student Achievement?," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 30(4), pages 507-514, Fall.
    • Handle: RePEc:eej:eeconj:v:30:y:2004:i:4:p:507-514
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    Economics; Introductory Economics; Teaching Methods;
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    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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