This open access book provides related theories, methods, strategies, and practical cases for implementing education reform through blended learning in curriculum, program, and institutions in the digital age. It sums up the research and practice achievements of blended learning from different research teams, involving more than 20 experts from…

These proceedings contain papers of the 6th International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2025) held in Šiauliai, Lithuania, June 16-19, 2025. This collection of BalticSTE25 articles presents 13 scientific articles and an introductory article on the topic of natural science and technology education. The articles…

This document is one of eight reports prepared to support the development of a new learning system, a development effort that is the first step in a major initiative undertaken by the Stupski Foundation. The Foundation endeavors to improve the life options of all students, especially underserved urban youth of color by fundamentally redesigning…

Presented are a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of teaching programming with several programming languages. Suggestions for language selection are included. Arguments for a Logo-Pascal computer curriculum are indicated. (RH)

This review of computer applications for curriculum-based measurement for students with disabilities looks at available software that provides automatic test administration, scoring, and feedback; automatic graphed analysis for teachers; and supplementary skills analysis. Such applications can save teacher time and provide accurate information…

Described is a pilot program designed to develop communication links between local science classrooms. The effects of the use of Sci-Link will be investigated. The proposed Sci-Link projects are described including stream acidity, raindrop size, rocket payloads, gypsy moth populations, and home energy use. (KR)

The document is part of the final report on Project STEEL (Special Teacher Education and Evaluation Laboratory) intended to extend the utilization of technology in the training of preservice special education teachers. This volume focuses on the second of four project objectives, the development of a special education teacher computer literacy…

Here are the strategies elementary and secondary level teachers, library media specialists, and computer coordinators need to support and enrich their curriculum utilizing the Internet. Topics, suggested activities, and handouts follow most state curricula and require little or no modifications. Each unit plan provides step-by-step instructions,…

Discusses the use of technology in music and music education for teachers. Describes resources that are available presently and how they may be used for performing, composing, research, and administration. Addresses areas where a gap exists between what is or should be available and the technology actually being used in classrooms. (DK)

Selected from presentations made at the 1987 conference of the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), the 13 papers in this proceedings address topics related to computer applications, computer literacy, and software applications: (1) "Keys to Programming Success for College Students" (Henry S. Austin); (2)…

Little research has been done on the topic of computer use in curriculum development and curriculum management. This lack of information inspired a survey endorsed by the Colorado Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD). After an initial survey of 106 subjects, including 50 state departments of education, 6 states were…

Any educational technology is only as good as the way it is used for learning. There are many different instructional models using many different types of software, and not all models are equally effective in meeting users' needs. This Technical Paper begins with an overview of ways computer technologies can be used in instruction, and groups them…

This book serves as a guide for faculty in using computers, the Internet and the World Wide Web as instructional tools in higher education. Chapter 1, "Introduction to the Internet and the Web for Higher Education", provides a brief history of the Internet and builds conceptual understanding of the Internet and its usefulness in…

Describes the Direction 2000 program at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School in Toronto, which features large subject resource areas instead of classrooms, a schoolwide computer network developed in conjunction with Unisys Canada, computer education across the curriculum, and an automated approach to information retrieval. (DMM)

Contends that, by teaching economics as a laboratory science, using computers, students can be helped to think like economists. Describes computer laboratory exercises and a new economics curriculum being implemented at Denison University (Ohio). (DB)