INFORMS Transactions on Education | |
Evaluating the Integration of Technology into Business Statistics | |
Michael F. Gorman1  | |
[1] Department of Management Information Systems, Operations Management, and Decision Science, School of Business, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio 45469 | |
关键词: business education; business schools; computer-assisted instruction; | |
DOI : 10.1287/ited.1080.0017 | |
学科分类:社会科学、人文和艺术(综合) | |
来源: INFORMS | |
【 摘 要 】
This research explores the use of computer technology (specifically Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and the WebCT content delivery and student evaluation mechanism) as enablers of content delivery and as ways to improve pedagogy and learning. I evaluate the effect of these technologies on course delivery in Introductory Business Statistics, a sophomore-level required business course, but the lessons learned may apply to any analytical subject in the OR/MS field. I compare two different course offerings, a “technology light” version and a “technology centric” version, for both student satisfaction level (based on standard student evaluations) and level of learning achieved (based on student scores on a common course final), as well as provide an evaluation from the instructor perspective. The efficiency of instructor time and class time improves with technology, after initial startup costs are incurred. Technology components are generally well-received by students, and final test scores improve. I hypothesize...
【 授权许可】
CC BY
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