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Perez, Elizabeth Carlson; White, Mary Alice – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
Describes the development of a method of identifying motivational and educational attributes through student reports of what they like and what they perceive they are learning. Applications of the method to microcomputer software and traditional classroom activities are compared. (23 references) (MBR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Seymour, Sherrie L.; And Others – 1986
This study investigated the effects of medium of instruction, task difficulty, and gender on continuing motivation. A total of 139 fifth and sixth graders with previous computer experience completed an initial learning task in one of the two media formats (computer or paper/pencil) and under either a hard or easy difficulty level. Students' choice…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Difficulty Level, Grade 5
Julkunen, Kyosti – 1992
A study in Finland investigated the relationship of two general aspects of student motivation for second language learning (preference for challenge and curiosity) and motivation specific to the learning situation. Subjects were 292 sixth-graders and 301 eighth-graders, who performed two open and two closed English vocabulary tasks in two…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
