This article discusses the results of measuring the in-class effectiveness of a computer controlled instructor workstation (IWS). The IWS was used in an introductory calculus-based physics course. It provided computer control of the presentation of videodisc scenes in support of the lecture. We found no significant difference in the performance of the students, but did see a significant improvement in their attitude. Instructor reaction was generally favorable. We also discuss the pedagogy used in developing the lessons, and the design of the evaluation.
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