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Park, John; Carter, Glenda; Butler, Susan; Slykhuis, David; Reid-Griffin, Angelia – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2008
This study examines the relationship of gender and spatial perception on student interactivity with contour maps and non-immersive virtual reality. Eighteen eighth-grade students elected to participate in a six-week activity-based course called "3-D GeoMapping." The course included nine days of activities related to topographic mapping.…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Maps, Earth Science
Sales, Gregory C.; Al-Rahbi, Fathiya – Educational Technology, 2008
The Sultanate of Oman recently investigated the viability of online teacher training through a joint project funded by the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative and the Oman Ministry of Education. One aspect of the project was to build sufficient capacity within the Ministry to enable Oman to produce online training in the future. This article…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Foreign Countries, Teacher Education, Partnerships in Education
Hlynka, Denis – Educational Technology, 2003
While the prevailing discourse in the field of educational technology is one of technology-as-progress, that discourse is seen in this article as a unique United States oriented trend and not a universal one. This article suggests that educational technology is not neutral, but rather is culturally set and conveyed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Influences, Educational Development, Educational Research
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Matthews, Diane – T.H.E. Journal, 1999
Explains the origins and growth of distance education, the media used, type of students it attracts, and identifies advantages and disadvantages of utilizing distance education. Gives a brief profile of distance education in the United States. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Development, Educational Media
National Coordination Office for Information Technology Research and Development, Arlington, VA. – 2001
This is one in a series of reports to the President and Congress developed by the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) on key contemporary issues in information technology. This report highlights findings and recommendations on how the Federal government can provide the leadership needed to solve key information technology…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development, Educational Technology, Federal Government
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Spaeth, Donald A.; Cameron, Sonja – Computers and the Humanities, 2000
Presents an overview of developments in computer-aided history teaching for higher education in the United Kingdom and the United States. Explains that these developments have focused on providing students with access to primary sources to enhance their understanding of historical methods and content. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Development, Foreign Countries
Branch, Robert Maribe, Ed.; Fitzgerald, Mary Ann, Ed. – 2000
The purpose of the 25th anniversary volume of this yearbook is to reflect on past accomplishments and consider the future as it relates to educational technology and media development. This volume continues to provide information to help media and technology professionals practice their craft in a changing, expanding field. It is divided into…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Doctoral Programs
Quality Education Data, Inc., Denver, CO. – 1996
As this report shows, the growth in the use of computers and other educational technologies has been substantial and accelerating during the past 15 years. The report summarizes Quality Education Data's 15th annual survey of public school ownership of instructional technology, covering more than 65% of all United States schools and districts--over…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making
Branch, Robert Maribe, Ed.; Fitzgerald, Mary Ann, Ed. – 1999
The purpose of this yearbook is to highlight multiple perspectives about educational technology and media development and to provide information about the purposes, activities, programs of study, and accomplishments of organizations and associations dedicated to the advancement of educational communications and technology. The 1999 edition is…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Doctoral Programs
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Debande, Olivier; Ottersten, Eugenia Kazamaki – Higher Education Management and Policy, 2004
In this article, we focus on the implementation and development of ICT in the education sector, challenging and developing the traditional learning environment whilst introducing new educational tools including e-learning. The paper investigates ICT as a tool empowering and developing learners lifelong learning opportunities. It defines a model of…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Technology Integration