Grades Difference Before and After Using an Online Interactive Homework System – A Case Study in Teaching Economics at Alabama State University
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Ruohan Wu
Xueyu Cheng
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In this study, we use unique information from our teaching experience of Economics at Alabama State University. In spring 2013, we started using a new online interactive homework system —SaplingLearning — in our principles of economics classes. Based on our anonymous student records, we conduct statistical and econometrical examinations to compare their grade differences before and after using SaplingLearning. The result shows that after using SaplingLearning in our classes, the grades did experience a significant increase overall. The application of this new technology in our classes did benefit the students in terms of improving their learning outcomes.