A collection of data-driven case studies on the effectiveness of MyEconLab®
See Ahead of the Curve v. 1 from summer 2006.
Western Michigan University
| Michael Ryan Associate Professor of Economics Semesters Covered: Spring 2007, Fall 2007 Contribution of MyEconLab® to Final Grade: 30 % |
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Types of Data Reported: Correlation of Final Grades and Time Spent on Task "Of those students whose score increased more than 10 points, 72 percent spent more time on MyEconLab® before the second exam." Read the entire case study: MEL_ryan08.pdf |
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Augusta State University
| Jurgen Brauer Professor of Economics Semesters Covered: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007 |
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Contribution of MyEconLab® to Final Grade: 100 % Types of Data Reported: Average Attendance, Quiz and Test Scores "By introducing the use of MyEconLab® in a gradual fashion, I believe I am probably serving the majority of my students better than before while preserving or improving academic standards and conserving academic resources such as lecturer time and classroom space." Read the entire case study: MEL_brauer.pdf |
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
| Richard Schiming Professor of Economics Semesters Covered: Fall 2006 - Spring 2008 Contribution of MyEconLab® to Final Grade: 14 % Types of Data Reported: Correlation of MyEconLab® Usage to Final Course Grade |
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"There is a strong correlation between the time students put into MyEconLab® and their performance on tests and quizzes. The program is rich with resources for success in the classroom and in today’s global economy." Read the entire case study: MEL_schiming08.pdf |
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Jacksonville University
| Carol Dole Assistant Professor of Economics Semesters Covered: Spring 2007 - Fall 2008 |
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Contribution of MyEconLab® to Final Grade: 50 % Types of Data Reported: Success Rates, Retention "There is a clear and direct association between grades earned and time spent using MyEconLab®." Read the entire case study: MEL_dole08.pdf |
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College of Alameda
 Diana Bajrami Instructor of Economics |
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Semesters Covered: Spring / Summer 2008 Contribution of MyEconLab® to Final Grade: 60 % Online, 40 % Traditional Types of Data Reported: Correlation between Use of Study Plan and Final Course Grade "I immediately liked MyEconLab®. It offered me just what I had been looking for. I use it in all my sections and recommend it to my peers." Read the entire case study: MEL_bajrami.pdf |
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