An Evaluation of a CD Provided to Schools to Enhance Learning in Marine Biology for Senior Primary School Children

Περίληψη

In this study we evaluate a digital marine science resource presented to primary schools for senior children. A quasi-experimental semi-quantitative methodology was employed. It was found that control, semi-control and experimental groups all showed significant improvements in attainment scores. However the experimental group (the group taught the topics using the digital resource) showed the greatest relative increase. We note gender differences: boys appeared to perform better; and an unaccounted for difference in the age groups. The study highlights the need for further research into evaluation of digital resources in schools and adopting ‘quality control’ measures were real learning should be demonstrated before they are adopted in schools.