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iSTART 2: improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.

Irwin B Levinstein1, Chutima Boonthum, Srinivasa P Pillarisetti

  • 1Department of Computer Science, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529, USA. ibl@cs.odu.edu

Behavior Research Methods
|August 19, 2007
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This study introduces iSTART (interactive strategy training for active reading and thinking), a web-based tool enhancing reading comprehension. Version 2 improves training effectiveness and experimenter efficiency for students learning to self-explain challenging texts.

Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Reading Comprehension Research

Background:

  • Effective reading comprehension relies on students' ability to self-explain complex texts.
  • Existing tools may lack sufficient interactivity and scaffolding for diverse learners.
  • Improving the efficiency of experimental procedures is crucial for educational research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the iSTART (interactive strategy training for active reading and thinking) system for improved reading comprehension training.
  • To increase the efficiency of experimental setup and evaluation for researchers.
  • To adapt the training for a more challenging high school audience.

Main Methods:

  • Development of iSTART version 2, a web-based reading strategy trainer.

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  • Interactive modules featuring pedagogical agents for strategy instruction and practice.
  • Incorporation of enhanced scaffolding, improved feedback mechanisms, and computerized pre- and posttesting.
  • Streamlined text preparation process for the practice module.

    • Main Results:

    • Version 2 of iSTART offers increased interactivity and more effective scaffolding for students.
    • The revised system provides improved feedback and a more suitable practice regimen.
    • Significant reduction in time required for experimenters to set up and evaluate studies.
    • Computerization of testing procedures and text preparation enhances overall efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • iSTART version 2 effectively improves students' self-explanation skills and reading comprehension.
    • The updated system enhances training effectiveness and user efficiency for both students and researchers.
    • The enhancements cater to a broader range of learners, including high school students.