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Digital Promise, 2020
In this report, Every Learner Everywhere & Lighthouse Institutions share first-year experiences of 2- and 4-year colleges piloting new versions of gateway courses incorporating adaptive learning in an effort to address achievement gaps for first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color by improving teaching and learning…
Descriptors: First Year Seminars, College Freshmen, Low Income Students, First Generation College Students
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Rice, Grant G., III – Journal of Extension, 2014
Television is a widely adopted source for viewing educational information. Unfortunately, producing a television show on network television can be costly and time consuming. Internet TV offers Extension video content producers the opportunity to create a niche topic channel quickly and at low cost. Internet TV offers viewers a low-cost and…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Internet, Delivery Systems, Educational Television
Southwest Educational Development Lab., Austin, TX. – 1981
Developed to share information presented at a Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Regional Exchange (SEDL/RX) conference, this document includes reports and related materials on educational computing applications in southwestern school districts and states. Basic computer terminology is defined, and software evaluation instruments are…
Descriptors: Competence, Courseware, Evaluation Criteria, Microcomputers
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Kahler, Edward P., II – T.H.E. Journal, 2003
To receive a Texas elementary teacher certification, all elementary education majors must demonstrate a basic understanding of music and perform minimal musical skills. In addition, students should be able to write and teach music lessons built around the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Music. These Music TEKS are focused on four…
Descriptors: Education Majors, Music Education, Music, Elementary Education
Southwest Educational Development Lab., Austin, TX. – 1983
A brief introduction states the purpose of and summarizes the five presentations made at a Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Regional Exchange (SEDL/RX) Project conference and notes that the SEDL/RX publication, "Evaluation of Educational Software: A Guide to Guides," was produced for use as a reference guide by participants…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Spencer, Stacey – Media and Methods, 1994
Briefly describes a workshop model developed by the Texas Learning Technology Group to educate teachers about technology uses in the science curriculum. Highlights include hands-on experience, cooperative small group activities, print and electronic courseware, and implementation strategies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Courseware, Educational Technology
Prochaska, Nancy – Media and Methods, 1989
Describes the use of computer labs in a Texas high school. Highlights include word processing; a study skills course; software programs currently in use by English and English-as-a-Second-Language classes; physical layout, including security considerations and furniture; hardware, including printers; and guidelines for the selection of software.…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Furniture, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Printers
Goode, Mike – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a successful school model that is piloting computer hardware and software while reviewing and modifying classroom strategies and instructional techniques. Discusses the purpose of the school and a typical day of instruction. Lists results for the fifth and sixth grades. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
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Mountain, Lee – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1993
Describes the use of a telecommunications network by elementary school students in Texas for doing extra-credit homework. A pilot project in an innercity school that used equipment provided by a local corporation is described, use of the network during summer vacation is examined, and expansion of the program is discussed. (six references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Elementary Education
Allen, Alma A.; Mountain, Lee – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes a study that provided innercity fourth grade African-American students in Texas with hardware to participate in a telecommunications network to determine whether participation would increase their scores on statewide fifth grade math tests. Time online, content of programs, connections between math and language arts, and student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks