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Spain, Tom – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses benefits and pitfalls of networking or disk-sharing in computer labs where microcomputers are connected to a central disk drive which runs one program for all microcomputers at one time. Copyright and software compatibility from educators' and publishers' perspectives, costs, time factors, and educational objectives are included in the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Copyrights, Costs
Smith, Richard; Kauffman, Draper – Electronic Education, 1985
Discusses microcomputer network benefits; points out their current shortcomings in the areas of software availability and legal use, required equipment, and vendor reliability; describes how to set up a worthwhile specialized network despite these shortcomings; and outlines reasons for expecting networks to play a larger future role in education.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Costs, Design Requirements
Moore, Dennis – 1983
The computer applications that hold most promise for writers form a large class of utility programs, including word processing and text editing. However, the computer can pose some problems for the student in the writing center. What proportion of writing center students arrive ready to work at the keyboard? Will learning to type present special…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Cowles, Jim; And Others – 1986
The information on the establishment and management of a school microcomputer laboratory that is provided in this paper emphasizes ways in which use of the facility by students can be maximized, and is intended for use by other districts that have or are establishing computer labs in their buildings. The Lancaster (Ohio) City Schools serves as a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences
Bartlett, Robin L.; King, Paul G. – 1989
The techniques used for teaching college economics have remained relatively unchanged over the past few decades. These techniques do not give the students an opportunity to apply, to develop, or to practice the economic theory they read about and hear in lectures. They tend to reinforce student assumptions about the subject's "givenness"…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computers
Barker, Thomas T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
These guidelines for designing and operating a computer assistance facility (microlab) to teach college level composition cover the following areas: resource materials on computers for teaching English; flexibility of microlab design; microlab software and hardware (microcomputers and printers); writing microlab manuals; research potential of the…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Design, Guidelines
Jacobi, Carolyn – Computing Teacher, 1985
Describes demonstration grant project undertaken by the Rapid City South Dakota school district to determine whether computer assisted instruction (CAI) would be beneficial to Native American children. Discussion covers operation and results of the program, which offered CAI instruction in reading and language arts to students in grades three to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indians, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Piele, Linda J.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Librarians should adopt a teaching role to instruct users in microcomputer literacy, as microcomputer laboratories and software collections are increasingly a part of academic libraries. University of Wisconsin-Parkside has provided microcomputer orientation workshops and faculty seminars in their microcomputer lab for students, faculty, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Continuing Education
Mihalko, Katherine and Others – Book Report, 1986
Twelve articles provide practical information for high school librarians computerizing their libraries, including suggestions for purchasing software and hardware, planning and managing a computer laboratory, and using computers for student instruction and for library procedures. A suggested basic software collection for the secondary library…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Computer Software, Equipment Maintenance, Guidelines
Walton, Karen Doyle – Electronic Learning, 1985
Defines microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL); discusses necessary hardware and software for operation of an MBL; reviews science applications in secondary education and eight steps involved in constructing a four-paddle interface box, the heart of an MBL; and provides information on suppliers of resources for creating an MBL. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Demonstrations (Educational), Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Equipment
Pogrow, Stanley – Electronic Learning, 1985
Explains philosophy of the Higher Order Thinking Skills Project, which utilizes microcomputers in a learning laboratory to develop in upper elementary school students the thinking ability needed to construct sophisticated associations between ideas; describes curriculum used to teach these skills; and reviews software and hardware utilized and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Herrmann, Eric J. – 1986
An introductory course in computer automated tests and measurement systems based on the International Test Instrument-Computer Interface Standard, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)-488, is presented in this study guide. This course is designed to: (1) introduce the electronics engineering technician to the functional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Course Descriptions
Jeska, Elizabeth E.; White, Cynthia – 1986
The 57 institutional members of Region IV of the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA) were asked to provide information on computerization for teaching and conference use. Forty institutions (70 percent) responded. Sixty percent of the respondents indicated having a computer teaching facility. Of the 16 schools without a…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Joseph, John J. – 1985
A computer-based system was developed for physically handicapped students using a learning laboratory to develop prerequisite skills for regular vocational or technical courses. Among criteria developed for the system were that it should not require manual dexterity, should use commercially available and reasonably priced hardware and software,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction
Petruk, Milton W. – 1986
This is the fifth in a series of annual studies conducted by the Alberta (Canada) Department of Education in order to gather information about the nature and extent of the growth and development of instructional computing in Alberta schools. Areas covered by the survey include: (1) description of the school population; (2) schools that have…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Planning, Educational Trends
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