Innovation in teaching economics: The case of greek post-secondary level

Abstract

This paper is a part of a research in Teaching Economics with the use of Technologies in Post-Secondary level. The aim of this paper is to challenge the hypothesis: "the use of computers and the internet in the teaching of economic modules does not affect student learning and retention". Research restrictions stipulated that the research was to be conducted at Institutes for Professional Training (IEK) of the Organization for Professional Education and Training (OEEK), during spring semester, 2007-2008. 70 students, in total, participated in the research, comprising three classes of 25, 25 and 20 students respectively. "Money-Banks-Elements of Banking Techniques" was the course attended by these three classes. The lessons of the three classes took place in the computer laboratory where 25 computers were installed. The result of this research is that students like to use of computers in Economic classes and learn more with the use of New Technologies.