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Lass, Leslie; Parcell, Abby – Achieving the Dream, 2014
Three community colleges--El Paso Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, and Patrick Henry Community College--incorporated technology into the curriculum to support student progress in mathematics through developmental education. Each college took its own path: El Paso developed a self-accelerated emporium-style computer lab, Patrick…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Strategies, Developmental Programs, Educational Change
Ford, Barbara A.; Klicka, Mary Ann – 1994
Four classes (n=53) of Basic Algebra and five classes (n=50) of Intermediate Algebra in a community college setting were randomly assigned to sections either using or not using computer assisted instruction (CAI) supplemental to classroom instruction. Based on standardized pre- and posttest scores, students using supplemental CAI in Basic Algebra…
Descriptors: Algebra, Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developmental Programs
Newport News Public Schools, VA. – 1986
A project was undertaken to develop and begin implementation of a model developmental vocational guidance program for students in grades 6 through 8 at Hines Middle School in Newport News, Virginia. The computer-based Virginia VIEW Career Information Program was integrated into the model program in order to enhance students' career exploration,…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
Enright, Gwyn, Ed. – 1981
The articles in this collection focus on reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Topics of the 28 articles include the following: (1) a reassessment of the state of learning assistance; (2) a reaffirmation of the role of developmental instructors; (3) human brain research, cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Content Area Reading, Developmental Programs
Fleming, Delryn R., Ed.; And Others – 1984
Papers in this journal issue were drawn from the proceedings of the 1984 conference of the Western College Reading and Learning Association, as well as articles submitted for juried selection, and focus on reading, learning assistance, developmental education, and tutorial services at the college level. Papers are divided into sections for…
Descriptors: Adults, Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Turner, Terilyn C.; Frick, Elizabeth – 1990
This monograph presents the state of the art of computer-assisted instruction for students in adult basic education (ABE), developmental education, and rehabilitation programs. The 12 articles are written by practitioners for practitioners and describe programs being provided by public schools, community colleges, libraries, volunteer agencies,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, College Students
Raufman, Lisa; Colby, Anita – 1988
This Digest reviews ERIC documents and journal articles on the roles currently being played by two-year college learning resources centers (LRCs) in instruction and instructional development. After acknowledging that community college students have different needs for bibliographic instruction than their counterparts at four-year institutions, the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Martin, Margaret – 1986
Using the experiences of Rockland Community College (RCC) as examples, this paper suggests a number of successful cognitive and affective strategies for the educationally disadvantaged in community colleges, focusing on those which are competency based, cost effective and retention sensitive. First, trends in developmental/remedial education are…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developmental Studies Programs
New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces. – 1985
Research findings on college instruction are discussed in 43 papers from the first Regional Conference on University Teaching. The papers are grouped under three large theme areas: "Teaching, Technology and the Future" (15 papers), "Computer Designed Instruction & Testing" (13 papers), and "Basic Skills: Dealing with Differences" (15 papers). The…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Basic Skills, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction