Computer-Assisted Instruction: An Alternative Teaching Method for Exercise and Fitness Concepts.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction CAI and lecture instruction LI for teaching exercise and fitness concepts. Attitude toward the use of the computer as a learning tool was also examined. A convenience sample of 21 undergraduate nursing students was randomly assigned to a CAI group n 11 and to an Ll group n 10. Knowledge was measured on a pretestpostest, and attitude was measured on a semantic differential tool. Selected demographic and computer use information was obtained. The hypothesis that post-intervention knowledge between the groups would be the same was supported, F1,17 .25, p .62. The hypothesis that post-intervention attitude within the CAI group would be more positive than pre-intervention attitude was supported, t1O 1.92, p .04.

Author(s):
Perry, Arlene A.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0084

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT/CI/CIA-94-044
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LECTURES, *STATISTICAL SAMPLES, *COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION, *TEACHING METHODS, COMPUTERS, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONS, INTERVENTION, LEARNING, NURSING, SEMANTICS, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, COMPARISON
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Humanities and History, Statistics and Probability
Report Date:
1994 May 01