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Weidner, Laura E. – Instructor, 1989
A large class that must share one computer can still get the benefits of adventure/simulation software if students work in small groups. Teamwork stimulates sharing and cooperation. The importance of planning, useful peripherals, follow-up activities, and product information are included in this article. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Male, Mary – Cooperative Learning, 1989
Suggestions are made for overcoming the problem posed by available mathematics computer software, which is primarily drill and practice and intended for use by one student at a time. Three commercial software programs are reviewed. (JD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Novelli, Joan, Ed. – Instructor, 1993
Two articles discuss changes that are making technology useful to teachers. After examining computer uses in education, the articles describe new research and educational technology trends, and products and projects that got three teachers hooked on technology. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Reviews, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedBrothen, Thomas – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Describes the creation of a computer-assisted course in introductory psychology. Discusses cost, availability, and requirements for hardware and software development. Provides a guide for teachers interested in developing such a course. Discusses student projects, a homework checker, exercises, and examinations. Argues that the technology frees…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Peer reviewedLaskey, Sue – Social Studies Review, 1991
Describes the History and Technology Project (HAT) at a model technology school. Offers suggestions of suitable hardware and software, and ideas for funding. Emphasizes the goal of integrating technology into all levels of history and social science. Calls for increasing teacher-student interaction and restructuring teaching methods to reach all…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Courseware, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedForsyth, Al, Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Recommends two computer programs for elementary social studies use that help solve the problem of one-computer classrooms: Little Shoppers Kit, a store-in-the-classroom role play; and Choices, Choices, a two-part program concerning ethical questions relevant to students' experiences. Emphasizes cooperative learning, teacher as facilitator, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedBump, Jerome – Computers and the Humanities, 1990
University of Texas (Austin) freshman and senior English literature students and graduate humanities students tested a synchronous local area computer network's applicability for classroom discussion and collaborative exams and essays. Student responses to 50-70 research questions show advantages of computer-assisted classroom discussion (CACD)…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation
Download full textSouthwest Educational Development Lab., Austin, TX. – 1999
This document contains the facilitator's guide for three of 12 professional development modules under development by the Applying Technology to Restructuring and Learning project. The modules are designed for professional developers and teachers interested in creating technology-assisted constructivist learning environments in K-12 classrooms.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)
