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Download full textGustafson, Brenda; MacDonald, Dougal; d'Entremont, Yvette – Alberta Education, 2007
This report presents a literature review of elementary science and design technology education research. The review is intended to provide direction to the elementary science working groups charged with the responsibility to revise the "Alberta Elementary Science Program" (1996) by reflecting current ideas reported in research…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Science Programs, Scientific Principles, Problem Solving
Specht, Jacqueline; Wood, Eileen; Willoughby, Teena – 1999
Recent research in early childhood education (ECE) centers suggests that some teacher characteristics are not at a level that would support computer learning opportunities for children. This study identified areas of support required by teachers to provide a smooth introduction of the computer into the early childhood education classroom.…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Quigley, Martyn, Ed. – 1994
These proceedings contain papers presented at the 1993 annual meeting of the Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group. Papers are presented in four sections: (1) invited lectures; (2) working groups; (3) topic groups; and (4) ad hoc groups. Papers include: (1) "What is a Square Root? A Study of Geometrical Representation in Different…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Nicol, Jan Maynard; Butler, Syd – Education Canada, 1996
On-site visits and staff interviews at four elementary schools in British Columbia (Canada) found that many computers were underutilized. Most teachers lacked the expertise to maximize the potential of computers, did not have time to fully master software programs, and could not explain how software programs supported their curriculum goals. (LP)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Classroom Research, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Peer reviewedGibson, Susan; Oberg, Dianne – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1998
In the second phase of a longitudinal study of Internet use in Alberta schools, teachers who were experienced Internet users were partnered with graduate research assistants trained in the use of search engines and search strategies. The partnerships designed a variety of Internet-based school activities. Teachers reported on factors that assisted…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedGibson, Susan; Nocente, Norma – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1998
A survey of 963 undergraduates and 27 faculty members in the University of Alberta (Canada) teacher education program found that computers were most often used as a personal productivity tool and not integrated into the curriculum. Deterrents to use of instructional technology by university staff were lack of funding, lack of time to learn new…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, College Faculty, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
