dc.contributor.author	Bearden, Kristi	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	North Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2004-2006	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-25T15:48:55Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-09-30T15:58:34Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:29:10Z
dc.date.available	2009-09-25T15:48:55Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2009-09-30T15:58:34Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:29:10Z
dc.date.issued	2006-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/150	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This research study was conducted to determine the impact of computer-based instruction (CBI) on student achievement of literary genres. Student attitudes toward using CBI for instruction were examined. In addition, teachers' perceptions about using CBI for teaching students about literary genres were identified. For this study, 23 fifth-grade students utilized computers to complete nine CBI lessons on literary genres. To determine the influence of the CBI on student achievement, student attitudes, and teachers' perceptions, data were collected from a literary genres pretest and posttest, a student attitude pre-intervention and post-intervention survey, teacher journal, student interviews and teacher observations. Results of the study indicate that CBI improved student achievement in the area of literary genres. Data for student attitudes toward CBI revealed that students enjoyed CBI; they learned from CBI; and the students wanted to use CBI more often in class. The teachers' perceptions toward CBI for teaching about literary genres were provided by the regular classroom teacher and the media specialist. According to data from a teacher journal and class observations, students appeared to be engaged in the literary genres activities; they helped each other when assistance was needed; and the students utilized computer skills to complete assignments.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Computer-based instruction	en_US
dc.subject	Student achievement	en_US
dc.subject	Literary genres	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	The Impact of Computer-Based Instruction of Literary Genres on Student Achievement	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Hinkle, Verilette	en_US
dc.description.committee	Zahner, Jane	en_US
dc.description.committee	Leader, Lars	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US