Stephen M. Alessi

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
35 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Stephen M. Alessi is a scholar working on Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology and Management Science and Operations Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Stephen M. Alessi has authored 35 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Education, 15 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology and 9 papers in Management Science and Operations Research. Recurrent topics in Stephen M. Alessi's work include Online and Blended Learning (10 papers), Complex Systems and Decision Making (9 papers) and Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (7 papers). Stephen M. Alessi is often cited by papers focused on Online and Blended Learning (10 papers), Complex Systems and Decision Making (9 papers) and Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (7 papers). Stephen M. Alessi collaborates with scholars based in United States, Norway and Netherlands. Stephen M. Alessi's co-authors include Stanley R. Trollip, Thomas H. Anderson, Birgit Kopainsky, Ernest T. Goetz, Pål I. Davidsen, Matteo Pedercini, Pablo Pirnay‐Dummer, W. Barry Biddle, Richard C. Anderson and John R. Surber and has published in prestigious journals such as Computers in Human Behavior, Computers & Education and Educational Psychologist.

In The Last Decade

Stephen M. Alessi

32 papers receiving 1.3k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Multimedia for Learning: Methods and Development
    2000 720 citations Stephen M. Alessi, Stanley R. Trollip Medical Entomology and Zoology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Stephen M. Alessi United States 15 740 646 287 235 199 35 1.7k
Walter Dick United States 15 1.3k 1.7× 667 1.0× 308 1.1× 294 1.3× 109 0.5× 52 2.2k
Cindy E. Hmelo United States 19 1.7k 2.3× 1.0k 1.6× 170 0.6× 273 1.2× 164 0.8× 38 2.5k
Lou Carey United States 6 949 1.3× 456 0.7× 245 0.9× 229 1.0× 80 0.4× 13 1.6k
M. J. Bishop United States 11 646 0.9× 342 0.5× 260 0.9× 213 0.9× 78 0.4× 19 1.3k
Stanley R. Trollip United States 10 660 0.9× 539 0.8× 268 0.9× 210 0.9× 177 0.9× 25 1.4k
Nancy Vye United States 19 1.5k 2.1× 1.2k 1.9× 225 0.8× 371 1.6× 378 1.9× 46 2.8k
Susan A. Yoon United States 23 767 1.0× 559 0.9× 339 1.2× 209 0.9× 69 0.3× 83 1.8k
Wim Westera Netherlands 22 475 0.6× 662 1.0× 232 0.8× 310 1.3× 238 1.2× 83 1.5k
Tony Buzan 11 518 0.7× 281 0.4× 241 0.8× 69 0.3× 169 0.8× 29 1.4k
Patrick Griffin Australia 18 993 1.3× 492 0.8× 190 0.7× 178 0.8× 94 0.5× 99 1.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Stephen M. Alessi

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (2015). The potential of learning from erroneous models: comparing three types of model instruction. System Dynamics Review. 31(4). 250–270. 7 indexed citations
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Kester, Liesbeth, Gemma Corbalan, Stephen M. Alessi, et al.. (2012). Why advice on task selection may hamper learning in on-demand education. Computers in Human Behavior. 29(1). 145–154. 13 indexed citations
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Kopainsky, Birgit, Pablo Pirnay‐Dummer, & Stephen M. Alessi. (2012). Automated assessment of learners' understanding in complex dynamic systems. System Dynamics Review. 28(2). 131–156. 14 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (2008). Native and Non-Native Speakers in Online and Face-to-Face Discussions: Leveling the Playing Field. Journal of Educational Technology Systems. 36(4). 337–373. 9 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (2000). Designing Educational Support in System-Dynamics-Based Interactive Learning Environments. Simulation & Gaming. 31(2). 178–196. 71 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1999). Promoting a qualitative understanding of physics. 18(4). 439–457. 12 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1996). Effects of text versus voice on learning in multimedia courseware. 5(2). 203–218. 15 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (1995). Systems Thinking in the Classroom. Contemporary Psychology. 40(4). 369–370. 3 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1993). Mental Models and Transfer of Learning in Computer Programming. Journal of Research on Computing in Education. 26(2). 154–175. 28 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1989). Effectiveness and efficiency of learner choice of analogical context on learners with high and low prior conceptual understanding.
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (1988). Fidelity in the design of instructional simulations. The Journal of Computer Based Instruction. 15(2). 40–47. 181 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1988). The effect of reward structure and group ability composition on cooperative computer-assisted instruction. The Journal of Computer Based Instruction. 15(1). 18–22. 23 indexed citations
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Trollip, Stanley R. & Stephen M. Alessi. (1988). Incorporating Computers Effectively into Classrooms. Journal of Research on Computing in Education. 21(1). 70–81. 11 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (1988). Fidelity in the design of intructional simulations. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 15. 40–47. 7 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1987). Videodisc Authoring Tools: Evaluating Products and a Process.. 7(4). 1 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M., et al.. (1982). Effectiveness of a Computer-Based Reading Comprehension Program for Adults. Journal of Educational Technology Systems. 11(1). 43–57. 11 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (1976). Hardware and software considerations in computer based course management. Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). 31 indexed citations
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Alessi, Stephen M.. (1975). Hardware and Software Considerations in Computer Based Course Management. Technical Report No. 4.. 1 indexed citations
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Anderson, Thomas H., et al.. (1975). An experimental evaluation of a computer based study management system1. Educational Psychologist. 11(3). 184–190. 17 indexed citations
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Anderson, Thomas H., et al.. (1974). A computer based study management system1. Educational Psychologist. 11(1). 36–45. 14 indexed citations

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