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Analysis of Usage
Authors:
Christina Whalen, Shannon Cernich, David Lockhart, Lars Liden, and Manya Vaupel
Publication:
Presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR)
Date:
2009
Research Questions:
- How long are typical sessions and is usage consistent over time?
- Are students showing progress on pre and post-tests in the TeachTown: Basics computer program?
- Does progress seem to continue as students keep using the program?
- How long does it take students to master lessons?
Participants:
1,100 students in the United States in Canada - the x-axis (horizontal) shows the age of the users and the y-axis (vertical) shows the number of users for that age
Design:
Qualitative data analysis
Procedure:
Natural usage of the program in homes, schools, and clinics with subscribers who have purchased the program and who have used the program for more than 2 months (users with less than 2 months usage were not included)
Results:
Students usage over time appears to be relatively consistent
Conclusions:
The TeachTown: Basics program appears to be used for short sessions (about 10-15 minutes) at a time, but, progress appears to be happening across learning domains and in a relatively short period of time (about 4 sessions), and usage seems to be consistent over time across students over a 2 year period. This data shows that the program has some value in a real world setting with little or no support from the TeachTown team. However, improved trainings and manuals would likely improve implementation and student results.
