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Research Studies on Alien Rescue
Design
Alien Rescue: A Problem-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment for Middle School Science. (2002). Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 30(3), 255-270.
Alien Rescue: Designing for Student-Centered Learning. (2002). Educational Technology. 42(5), 11-14.
The Effect of Alien Rescue on Students’ Learning
The effect of a hypermedia learning environment on middle school students' motivation, attitude, and science knowledge. Computers in the Schools, (2005). 22(3/4), 159-171.
Examining the Performance and Attitudes of Sixth Graders During Their Use of A Problem-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment. (2004). Computers in Human Behavior, 20 (3), 357-379.
Understanding the Use of Cognitive Tools to Mediate Learning:
Tool Use Patterns
Students’ problem-solving as mediated by their cognitive tool use: A study of tool use patterns. (2009). Journal of Educational Computing Research, 40(1). 111-139.
Cognitive tools, individual differences, and group processing as mediating factors in a hypermedia environment. (2006). Computers in Human Behavior, 22(2). 295-319.
Understanding the connection between cognitive tool use and cognitive processes as used by sixth graders in a problem-based hypermedia learning environment (2004). Journal of Educational Computing Research, 31(3), 309-334.
An Analysis of Cognitive Tool Use Patterns in a Hypermedia Learning Environment. (2005). Educational Technology Research & Development, 53(1), 5-21.
Design of Tools
The Effects of Using A Computer Database Tool on Middle School Students’ Cognitive Skill Acquisition in A Multimedia Learning Environment. (2008) In R. Kobayashi, (Ed.) New Educational Technology. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Understanding the effects of databases as cognitive tools in a problem-based multimedia learning environment. (2007). Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 18(3), 345-363.
The transfer of problem-solving skills from a problem-based learning environment: the effect of modeling an expert's cognitive processes. (2002). Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 35(2), 303-320.
The effects of modeling expert cognitive strategies during problem-based learning. (2002). Journal of Educational Computing Research. 26(4), 353-380.
Performance, Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, & Goal-Orientation
Middle school students’ self-efficacy, attitudes, and achievement in a computer-enhanced problem-based learning environment. (2006). Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 17(3). 225-242.
Examining the interplay between middle school students’ achievement goals and self-efficacy in a technology-enhanced learning environment. (2008). American Secondary Education Journal, 36(3), 33-50.
Facilitating Teachers’ Use of Learner-Centered Learning Environments
Teachers' beliefs about issues in the implementation of a student-centered learning environment. (2003). Educational Technology Research and Development. 51(2), 57-76.
Understanding How to Make A Learning Environment More Engaging
What factors make a multimedia learning environment engaging: A case study. (2008). In R. Zheng, (Ed.) Cognitive Effects of Multimedia Learning. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.
Reports & Dissertations Based on Alien Rescue
Master Report
Rhodes, S. (1998). Interactivity in Computer-Based Learning Environments. Unpublished master report, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Doctoral Dissertations
Toprac, P. (2008). The Effects of a Problem Based Learning Digital Game on Continuing Motivation in Learning Science. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Li, R. (2005). The Effects of Databases as Cognitive Tools in a Multimedia Problem Based Learning Environment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Corliss, S. (2005). The effects of reflective prompts and collaborative learning in hypermedia problem-based learning environments on problem solving and metacognitive skills. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Stephan Bera, S. (2004). The Nature of Cognitive Tool Use in a Hypermedia Learning Environment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Pedersen, S. (2000). Cognitive Modeling During Problem-Based Learning: The effects of a hypermedia expert tool. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Williams, D. (1999). Hypermedia-supported Authentic Learning Environments (HALE): Examination of Tools and Features Which can Support Students Learning. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
