This study tested what effect
computer use by students had on reading and writing skills. Surprisingly
student’s use of a computer during the school year improved their scores in the
final test. That was despite it not involving a computer.
computer use by students had on reading and writing skills. Surprisingly
student’s use of a computer during the school year improved their scores in the
final test. That was despite it not involving a computer.
A more entertaining finding
was buried in the middle. The researchers found that the use of Powerpoint to
create presentations actually lowered the student’s marks in the final test. So
Powerpoint is as bad for presenter as it is for the audience – something I had
always suspected.
was buried in the middle. The researchers found that the use of Powerpoint to
create presentations actually lowered the student’s marks in the final test. So
Powerpoint is as bad for presenter as it is for the audience – something I had
always suspected.
About the author
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD
is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from
University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology.
is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from
University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology.
He has been writing about
scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. He is also the author of the book
“Making Habits, Breaking Habits” (Da Capo, 2003) and several ebooks
SOURCE: PSYBLOG
scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. He is also the author of the book
“Making Habits, Breaking Habits” (Da Capo, 2003) and several ebooks
SOURCE: PSYBLOG
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.