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1995
Designed by educator-led development teams who view the computer as an enabling technology that encourages children to become active learners, this CD-ROM disk is intended for students in kindergarten through grade 6. The disk enables students to create interactive stories fueled by the power of their imaginations and create adventures set in an…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Expression
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Hoskins, Sherria L.; van Hooff, Johanna C. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2005
There has been much recent research examining online learning in universities, but two questions seem to have been largely overlooked in this context: (1) Which students voluntarily utilise web-based learning; and (2) Does this use influence their academic achievement? The current study aimed to determine whether the approaches to studying,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Web Based Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Bulletin Boards
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Trimmel, Michael; Bachmann, Julia – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2004
Effects on cognitive performance, social atmosphere, communication, motivation and aspects of strain were investigated when laptops were integrated in classrooms. According to a quasi-experimental design 27 laptop students were compared with 22 non-laptop students from the same high school, aged 17-18 years. Results of tests and questionnaires…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Interpersonal Relationship, Computer Uses in Education, High School Students
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Hsu, Wen-Kai K.; Huang, Show-Hui S. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2006
The purpose of this article is to discuss determinants of computer self-efficacy from the perspective of participant internal learning motivations and external learning environments. The former consisted of three motivations--interest, trend, and employment--while the latter comprised two environments--home and school. Through an intermediate…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Educational Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Causal Models
Iritz, Maxine Haren – 1996
This guide to science fair projects is designed for students and provides clear directions on how to complete a successful science project. Real projects are used as examples and information and advice is provided by teachers, judges, and participants and their families about the process. Topics covered in this book include choosing a science fair…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Uses in Education, Hands on Science, Science Activities
Hayes, William – 2000
Case studies described in this book reflect conditions present in today's public schools. Situations described in these case studies are intended to introduce education students to the variety of problems existing in today's schools. The 38 case studies highlight: student cheating; teacher's observation by administrator; inclusion; contract…
Descriptors: Art Education, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Block Scheduling