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The Social Construction of Educational Technology through the Use of Authentic Software Tools
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Jones, Allan; Bissell, Christopher – Research in Learning Technology, 2011
A major strand of science and technology studies in recent decades has related to the social construction of technology (SCOT) movement, whose adherents maintain that technological systems are determined just as much by social forces as by technological ones. Taking this SCOT notion as a starting point, and putting a focus on the user, this paper…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Computer Software, Educational Technology
Using Computer Illustrated Texts (CITs) to Teach Numerical Analysis.
Harding, Robert; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes two Computer Illustrated Texts (CITs) used to teach numerical methods. The integration of textbooks and microcomputers is discussed, three worksheets are included that contain exercises using the CITs, and results of a study of the effectiveness of using the CITs in a university course are presented. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
The Development and Use of a Mapping Package for Sixth Form Geography Students.
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Neale, S. G. – Computers and Education, 1979
In response to interest from geography teachers in the United Kingdom, isoline drawing and surface drawing programs have been made available to them through an interface program in BASIC. The software has proved to be a successful aid in the teaching of geography. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
CAL In-Service and the Visual Arts.
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Gardner, J. R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1986
Describes the design and development of inservice teacher education courses on application of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in art classrooms, and summarizes participating teachers' opinions on educational value of computer software and peripheral equipment for specific art applications to which they were introduced during the session. (MBR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Desktop Publishing in Education.
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Hall, Wendy; Layman, J. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Discusses the state of desktop publishing (DTP) in education today and describes the weaknesses of the systems available for use in the classroom. Highlights include document design and layout; text composition; graphics; word processing capabilities; a comparison of commercial and educational DTP packages; and skills required for DTP. (four…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software