This study deals with the effectiveness of using computer graphics simulation software in a class on "fluorescent lighting and the effect of discharge" under one of two conditions, the first being teacher-directed group instruction and the other being an individualized learning module developed by the authors. Student responses to the software were also analyzed. The results may be summarized as follows : Students taking the group instruction were able to clearly grasp the goals of the instruction. Individualized learning is recommended when the students are learning simple, successive phenomena. Students agree with the introduction of learning modes such as those used in this study and evaluate them based upon such affective values as "interesting," "curious" and so on rather than upon cognitive values such as "learning effectiveness," "value as a teaching tool," etc.
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