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Innovation in teaching microeconomics and macroeconomics in university

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  • Eleni Tsami

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The present paper is the second part of a research and presents the use of new technologies in teaching Economics in Greek universities. The study is an innovation in Greek education and it was conducted at the University of Piraeus, Department of Statistics and Insurance Science during winter and spring semester, 2006-2007. The basic hypothesis to be investigated is that student learning and retention is not influenced by the use of computers in the teaching of economic modules. The students were taught Microeconomics during winter semester, and Macroeconomics during spring semester. A part of the students participated in the computer-based lesson and the other part attended lessons at a lecture hall without the implementation of technology. The objective of the study is to assess if the use of new technologies has a positive impact on teaching Economics. Students enjoyed being taught according to their personal style. Students prefer computer-based lessons over traditional lessons to a very high percentage, but they don't learn more. Teaching with the use of computers was not more effective than traditional teaching.

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  • Eleni Tsami, 2011. "Innovation in teaching microeconomics and macroeconomics in university," International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(3), pages 273-285.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:9:y:2011:i:3:p:273-285
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