Comparing the Effectiveness of a Supplemental Online Tutorial to Traditional Instruction with Nutritional Science Students

Comparing the Effectiveness of a Supplemental Online Tutorial to Traditional Instruction with Nutritional Science Students

The purpose of this study was to ascertain if an online computer tutorial on diabetes mellitus, supplemented to traditional classroom lecture, is an effective tool in the education of nutrition students. Students completing a web-based tutorial as a supplement to classroom lecture displayed greater...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of interactive online learning 2006, Vol.5 (1), p.75
Hauptverfasser: Zubas, Patrice, Heiss, Cindy, Pedersen, Mary
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
California
College Students
Comparative Analysis
Conventional Instruction
Diabetes
Instructional Effectiveness
Lecture Method
Nutrition Instruction
Pretests Posttests
Student Attitudes
Supplementary Education
Tutorial Programs
Web Based Instruction
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of this study was to ascertain if an online computer tutorial on diabetes mellitus, supplemented to traditional classroom lecture, is an effective tool in the education of nutrition students. Students completing a web-based tutorial as a supplement to classroom lecture displayed greater improvement in pre- vs. post-test scores compared with students who attended lecture only. Students completing the tutorial indicated a favorable attitude toward computer supplemented instruction.
ISSN:1541-4914
1541-4914