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	Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, George Mason University
formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volume 39 Number 1 Fall 2006

Examining the Effect of Small Group Discussions and Question Prompts on Vicarious Learning Outcomes

Yekyung Lee and Peggy A. Ertmer
Purdue University

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of group discussions and question prompts on students’ vicarious learning experiences. Vicarious experiences were delivered to 65 preservice teachers via VisionQuest, a Web site that provided examples of successful technology integration. A 2×2 factorial research design employed group discussions and question prompts as independent variables and students’ perceptions of their competencies and self-efficacy for technology integration as dependent variables. While three of the four conditions showed significant increases in perceptions of knowledge and skills, ANOVA results showed no significant differences among treatments. It is speculated that additional conditions may have distracted students from the content/message of the teacher models highlighted on VisionQuest.

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Contributors

Yekyung Lee is a doctoral student in the Educational Technology program at Purdue University. Her research focuses on on-line learning environments and technology integration. Peggy A. Ertmer is an associate professor of Educational Technology at Purdue University. Her primary research interests relate to case- and problem-based learning, technology integration, and feedback in on-line learning environments. Contact

Yekyung (Lisa) Lee,
Purdue University
College of Education, BRNG Room 3134,
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
ylee5@purdue.edu

Peggy A. Ertmer
Purdue University
College of Education, BRNG Room 3144
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
pertmer@purdue.edu

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