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Carter, Luke – Primary Science, 2015
3D printers are a way of producing a 3D model of an item from a digital file. The model builds up in successive layers of material placed by the printer controlled by the information in the computer file. In this article the author argues that 3D printers are one of the greatest technological advances of recent times. He discusses practical uses…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Printing, Technological Advancement, Technology Uses in Education
Babb, Jeffry S., Jr.; Abdullat, Amjad – Information Systems Education Journal, 2012
Disruptive technologies, such as mobile applications development, will always present a dilemma for Information Systems educators as dominant paradigms in our environment will tend to favor the existing sustaining technologies that we have become known for in our discipline. In light of this friction, we share our approach in investigating and…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
Johnson, L.; Adams, S.; Haywood, K. – New Media Consortium, 2011
"The NMC Horizon Report" series is the most visible outcome of the New Media Consortium. (NMC) Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within education around the globe. This volume, "The…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Elementary Secondary Education, Creative Activities, Global Approach
Johnson, L.; Adams Becker, S.; Cummins, M.; Estrada V.; Freeman, A.; Ludgate, H. – New Media Consortium, 2013
"The NMC Horizon Report" series is the most visible outcome of the New Media Consortium (NMC) Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within education around the globe. This…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Technological Advancement
Johnson, L.; Adams Becker, S.; Estrada, V.; Freeman, A. – New Media Consortium, 2014
"The NMC Horizon Report" series is the most visible outcome of the New Media Consortium (NMC) Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within every sector of education in some 65…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Technological Advancement
Johnson, James E.; Christie, James F. – Computers in the Schools, 2009
This article examines how play is affected by computers and digital toys. Research indicates that when computer software targeted at children is problem-solving oriented and open-ended, children tend to engage in creative play and interact with peers in a positive manner. On the other hand, drill-and-practice programs can be quite boring and limit…
Descriptors: Play, Early Childhood Education, Toys, Educational Technology
Bedrossian, Mindy J. – Science Teacher, 2010
The 20th century saw some of the most important technological and scientific discoveries in the history of humankind. The space shuttle, the internet, and other modern advances changed society forever, and yet many students cannot imagine what life was like before these technologies existed. In the project described here, students take a firsthand…
Descriptors: Science History, Innovation, Science Instruction, Interviews

Sullivan, Patricia – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1994
The principles underlying development of software for computer-based instruction and collaborative learning are examined, and it is concluded that although traditional software and hardware originate from traditions of individual learning, software designed to aid in collaborative learning originates from conceptualizations of group learning. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Sivin-Kachala, Jay; Bialo, Ellen R.; Langford, Jonathan – 1997
This report summarizes 219 educational technology research reviews and reports from 1990-1997, from both published and unpublished sources. The report provides software developers and publishers with research that will enable them to improve educational technology. It can also help educators make effective decisions as they attempt to incorporate…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Curriculum Development

Askov, Eunice N.; Bixler, Brett – Adult Learning, 1996
Offers a checklist to help adult educators make intelligent software selections. Stresses the need to try products before buying them, to have a grace period to test them with students, to look for reviews, and to get a detailed list of hardware requirements. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Criteria
Traxler, Gene – 1989
This training module on MacDraft is part of a computer drafting skills unit on communications technology for grades 9-12. The objective is for each student to complete a drawing on the MacIntosh computer using the MacDraft software program. This drawing is to be dimensioned with a dual system and is to include a border and title block. This module…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Software, Drafting
Gribble, Charles E. – 1985
This paper reviews recent developments in the technology relating to microcomputer printing of the Cyrillic alphabet and related forms of Roman alphabet with diacritics used in Slavic and East European languages. The review includes information on the capacities of printers, computers (particularly the display capabilities), and interfaces…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Cyrillic Alphabet, Diacritical Marking

Anderson, Ronald E.; Brent, Edward E. – American Sociologist, 1991
Urges sociologists to direct more attention toward computer usage because of computers' increasing importance in producing sociological knowledge. Criticizes professional ambivalence toward computer technology as inhibiting creative software development and adequate training of sociologists in computer methods. Concludes that sociology's…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Professional Development

Porter, Priscilla H. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Contends that educators are having difficulty keeping up with advances in educational technology. Provides an annotated listing of recommended print resources to help teachers keep up with technological change. Includes newsletters, magazines, and catalogs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
Menk, Dennis – 1990
This module on presentation skills is designed for beginning computer applications classes for nondata processing majors. The module is designed to enhance students' presentation skills and teamwork abilities. The students, working in teams of two, select from a list of software projects. The student teams research, outline, and demonstrate the…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Learning Modules, Postsecondary Education