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Webb, C. Lorraine, Ed.; Lindner, Amanda L., Ed. – IGI Global, 2022
With the evolving technologies available to educators and the increased importance of including technologies in the classroom, it is critical for instructors to understand how to successfully utilize these emerging technologies within their curriculum. To ensure they are prepared, further study on the best practices and challenges of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Technology Integration, Standards
Westhuizen, Duan vd – Commonwealth of Learning, 2016
This work starts with a brief overview of education in developing countries, to contextualise the use of the guidelines. Although this document is intended to be a practical tool, it is necessary to include some theoretical analysis of the concept of online assessment. This is given in Sections 3 and 4, together with the identification and…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Student Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing, Evaluation Methods
Brady, Holly – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Issues related to the teaching of typing are discussed, focusing on the need for typing skills when using computers. Also compares use of the "QWERTY" to the Dvorak keyboards, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Skill Development, Typewriting
Barclay, William L. – 1985
Graphing is a common and powerful symbol system for representing concrete data. Yet research has shown that students often have graphical misconceptions about how graphs are related to the concrete event. Currently, the Technical Education Research Center (TERC) is developing microcomputer-based laboratories (MBL) science units that use probes to…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
Rosser, Phyllis – Teachers and Writers Magazine, 1983
Describes the current use and potential of the LOGO programing language in a variety of educational situations. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Instructional Improvement, Mathematics Instruction
Mokros, Janice – Hands On!, 1985
Points out that the effectiveness of microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) activities will be examined. Also indicates that a study is being conducted to assess children's and college students' mental models of heat and temperature and to determine how these models change when students learn about heat through MBLs. (JN)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computer Oriented Programs, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
Jukes, Ian; Dosaj, Anita; Macdonald, Bruce – 2000
Presents a manual for effectively imbedding information literacy skills across all grade levels and subject areas. At the book's core is the Skills Framework, a 33 page listing of all the skills needed for addressing information needs using the Internet as the main information source. For any teacher the Framework serves as a set of instructions…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy
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Legrand, Colette – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1989
This paper describes computer-aided cognitive rehabilitation for mentally deficient persons. It lists motor, cognitive, emotional, and educational prerequisites to such rehabilitation and states advantages and disadvantages in using the prerequisites. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developmental Tasks, Learning Readiness, Mental Retardation
Caruso, Elaine – Online, 1981
Outlines the characteristics of TRAINER, a computer-based system designed to aid individuals in learning and practicing the search skills needed in using online bibliographic retrieval services. (FM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Learning Modules
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Bridges, Connie – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
Discusses: (1) advantages of a computer lab; (2) types of computer programs that can help students develop computational, application, comprehension, and analytical skills; (3) how computers can help students with such affective goals as appreciation and motivation toward mathematics; and (4) content areas where computers can be useful. (JN)
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computation, Computer Oriented Programs, Mathematics Curriculum
American School and University, 1985
This article describes 6 of the 17 school computer projects awarded $600,000 in microcomputer equipment and software in the "Wheels for the Mind" program established by Apple Education Affairs. Apple would provide advanced courses for rural schools, set up an intercultural network, develop reasoning skills, train teachers, and create…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
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Horney, Mark A. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1991
A theoretical description of hypertext is presented, and three applications of hypertext are discussed: electronic studying allows linkage of electronic note cards for writing and interrelating concepts; literary exploration allows construction and interpretation of stories with provided literary elements; in qualitative research, hypertext helps…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Media, Higher Education
Streibel, Michael J.; Garhart, Casey – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
Describes the approach taken in an education computing course for pre- and in-service teachers. Outlines the basic operational, analytical, and evaluation skills that are emphasized in the course, suggesting that these skills go beyond the attainment of computer literacy and can assist in the effective use of computers. (ML)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
EASTCONN Regional Educational Services Center, North Windham, CT. – 1989
This curriculum guide, developed for high schools in Connecticut, outlines a 4-year program for training microcomputer software technicians. Following a list of nine general objectives of the program, the guide provides a list of competencies that students are expected to develop in each of the courses of the 4-year program. The guide then…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Oriented Programs
Mao, Leii – 1990
This instructional guide, one of a series developed by the Technical Education Advancement Modules (TEAM) project, is a 16-hour introduction to plant floor operations. The guide is designed to develop the following competencies: (1) understanding the characteristics and components of personal computer (PC) networks; (2) computer networking…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
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