Improving Student Outcomes through the Well Designed Use of Computer Technology in University Business Classes

• Autorzy: Wendy Swenson Roth , Deborah S. Butler
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study examines improving student learning outcomes through a structured approach to technology utilization in the design of the course. A process was developed to actively integrate laptops into two Business Intelligence classes where numerous software applications were introduced in order to build student skills with analysis. In addition the implications of a teaching lab with uniform hardware and software versus the variety that results when students bring their own laptops is also considered. Results showed students' evaluations of the process was positive and some significant improvements in skill development over the previous semester resulted. Insights and suggestions are explored. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Learning process; Students; Studying; Computer techniques; Communication technology

PL

Proces uczenia się; Studenci; Uczenie się; Techniki komputerowe; Technologia komunikowania

• Czasopismo: Economics and Business Review
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: 2 (16)
• Numer: nr 2
• Strony: 144--161

Twórcy

autor

Wendy Swenson Roth

• Robinson College of Business

autor

Deborah S. Butler

• Georgia State University, Stany Zjednoczone

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DOI

10.18559/ebr.2016.2.9