USING CROSSWORD CREATION SOFTWARE
TO LEARNING EVALUATION
While the implementation of complex learning systems is not adequate for certain educational establishments as well as for certain courses, teachers are open to any efficient tool that can adequately contribute to the instructional and learning processes. Our research included a between-subjects post-test only study of the various manners of utilization of Hot Potatoes and explores the research hypothesis that the use of digital tools to increase information processing leads to observable increase in academic performance. Crosswords created in Hot Potatoes were used to enrich the information processing involved in students’ solving of homework. 1st year undergraduate students enrolled in the Classroom of Teaching technical specialty course participated in the study and were distributed in one control group and two experimental groups.
Keywords: evaluation, computer, education, ICT, click, Hot Potatoes
Cuvinte cheie: evaluare, calculator, învățământ, TIC, click, Hot Potatoes
