This chapter assesses the potential for several prominent technological innovations to promote equality of educational opportunities. We review the history of technological innovations in education and describe several prominent innovations, including intelligent tutoring, blended learning, and virtual schooling.

The Association of American Medical Colleges has encouraged educators to investigate proper linkage of simulation experiences with medical curricula. The authors aimed to determine if student knowledge and satisfaction differ between participation in web-based and manikin simulations for learning shock physiology and treatment and to determine if…

Online learning has steadily become a more integral strategy for schools and districts in their efforts to offer students greater access to the courses they need. Where in the past, much of the online learning activity happened at the state level or regional level, more and more schools are exercising greater control over their online and digital…

Three Florida high schools used the computer-based PLATO Basic Skills Mathematics program for remedial mathematics lessons. Students showed a median gain of 1.5 grade equivalents and improved attitudes toward mathematics and school. A model of the project's cost effectiveness indicates the need to manage the program carefully. (Author/RW)

A survey of the 28 Florida community colleges was conducted to determine the type and amount of computer hardware and software used at each college and to obtain colleges' evaluation of their own administrative software. Responses from 27 colleges revealed that: (1) of the 26 colleges with administrative data processing systems, 13 had IBM systems…

The increased availability of computers is affecting education along two fronts. First, the vocational curriculum must meet the demand for trained data-processing personnel and for computer-related skills in other occupations. Second, three major tools (computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, and computer-assisted guidance)…

This statistical brief on microcomputers in Florida public schools includes data on the following: (1) the number of instructional microcomputers from 1987-88 to 1991-92; (2) the number of instructional microcomputers for each school district from 1987-88 to 1991-92, including net change from 1990-91 to 1991-92; (3) percentages of instructional…

Computers, computer programs, and other novel and vivid technological applications to language learning can unintentionally redirect attentional resources and therefore increase the salience of unplanned as well as targeted features. Incidental activities such as keyboarding (Henry, 1992), manipulation of a mouse (Meunier, 1996), and other…

Describes the use of Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) in Polk County (Florida) schools with at-risk students. Survey results of students and teachers are reported, including student attitudes; student behavior; teachers' professional skills improvement; expectations; school attendance; self-concept; and improvement in grades. (LRW)

The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…