Student Learning and Computer Managed Instruction in the Principles of Economics Course

Grimes, Paul W. and Marlin, James and Niss, James (1987): Student Learning and Computer Managed Instruction in the Principles of Economics Course. Published in: Midsouth Journal of Economics and Finance , Vol. 10, No. 4 (April 1987): pp. 323-328.

Abstract

Student learning outcomes were compared across cohorts studying the Principles of Economics in a computer managed instruction (CMI) college course and in a traditional classroom setting. An educational production function model was estimated using data collected across the two groups. Results indicate that students with relatively high ACT and GPA scores tended to learn more under CMI relative to a regular classroom. Furthermore, older and male students also performed better with CMI, ceteris paribus.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Computer Managed Instruction, CMI, Principles of Economics, student learning, educational production function
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics; A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics > A22 - Undergraduate

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