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Download full textJohnston, Jerome; Joscelyn, Mary K., Ed. – 1989
Research findings on computer use in college courses are reviewed. Faculty who have utilized computers in their courses report that computers increase student engagement, add realism to instruction, promote skill mastery and understanding of basic principles, augment laboratory experiences, and encourage inferential thinking. Five case-study…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
Tapia, Ivan, Ed. – Education and Science, 1995
Computer uses in the classroom is the theme topic of this journal issue. Contents include: "Emo Welzl: 1995 Leibniz Laureate" (Hartmut Wewetzer); "Learning to Read with the Aid of a Computer: Research Project with Children Starting School" (Horst Meermann); "The Multimedia School: The Comenius Pilot Project" (Tom Sperlich); "A Very Useful Piece of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Wanderman, Richard; And Others – Macintosh Lab Monitor, 1987
Four issues of the "Macintosh Lab Monitor" document the Computer-Aided Writing Project at the Forman School (Connecticut) which is a college preparatory school for bright dyslexic adolescents. The project uses Macintosh computers to teach outlining, writing, organizational and thinking skills. Sample articles have the following titles:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Dyslexia, Program Effectiveness
Burns, Mary; Adams, Sharon – TAP into Learning, 2000
This issue of "TAP into Learning" focuses on technology-assisted learning activities for students, in particular on those that use spreadsheets. Articles include: "Using What Learners Know"; "Activity: Grade 7 and 8 Math, Social Studies and Language Arts"; "Managing Growth: Collaborative Decision-Making in Urban Planning"; "Spreadsheets"; "Getting…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Technology
Computers in Life Science Education, 1990
The 12 digests of Computers in Life Science Education from 1990 are presented. The articles found in chronological sequence are as follows: "The Computer as a Teaching Tool--How Far Have We Come? Where Are We Going?" (Modell); "Where's the Software--Part 1"; "Keeping Abreast of the Literature" (which appears…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedSperandeo-Mineo, R. M.; Tripi, G. – Physics Education, 1988
Studies the pressure and energy of particles interacting through a Lennard-Jones potential and correlates thermodynamical properties with system structural characteristics. Analyzes the relationships between computer simulated data and the van der Waals equation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Burns, Mary; Burniske, Jackie; Dimock, Vicki – TAP into Learning, 1999
The first issue of "TAP into Learning" examined constructivism and some ways technology might be employed to support learning environments based on constructivist theory. This issue examines one of these principles and some classroom activities based on practices consistent with this principle. Highlights include: "On the Road to Student-Centered…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)
Winterburn, Roy, Ed. – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology, 1991
Proceedings of the 25th annual conference of the Association for Educational and Training Technology, based on the theme of realizing human potential, are presented in this book. Fifty articles by international participants are included in sections that cover: (1) issues related to the meanings, quality, and evaluation of competence; (2) the…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media
Becker, Henry Jay – Instructional Uses of School Computers, 1986
The Second National Survey of Instructional Uses of School Computers gathered information from more than 10,000 principals and computer-using teachers in a probability sample of over 2,300 U.S. elementary and secondary schools during the spring of 1985. Information was obtained through questionnaires and telephone interviews. The first of six to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education
Hutinger, Patricia L., Ed. – ACTTive Technology, 1997
Four issues of "ACTTive Technology" include major articles, editorials, suggested curriculum activities, reviews of software and educational media, early childhood and technology news items, and conference calendars. Major articles include: "Why Use a Switch or TouchWindow?" (Linda Robinson and Carol Schneider); "Teachers Identify Important…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Hutinger, Patricia L., Ed. – ACTTive Technology, 1998
Four issues of "ACTTive Technology" include major articles, editorials, suggested curriculum activities, reviews of software and educational media, early childhood and technology news items, and conference calendars. Major articles include: "Teaching and Learning with Technology" (Joyce Johanson); "Use Switches and Alternate Keyboards To Add Music…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Journal of Accelerated Learning and Teaching, 1999
This document comprises the entire output for the journal for 1999. "Brain-Based Learning Longitudinal Study Reveals Solid Academic Achievement Maintenance with Accelerated Learning Practice," is a longitudinal follow-up study to an article in the preceding issue of this journal (v23 n3-4). This study further validates the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Acceleration (Education), Brain Hemisphere functions, Cognitive Style
Byrom, Elizabeth, Ed.; Bingham, Margaret, Ed.; Bowman, Gloria, Ed.; Shoemaker, Dan, Ed. – NewsWire, 2002
This document presents the 3 2002 issues of the newsletter "NewsWire," (volume 5). Issue Number One focuses on collaborative Web projects. This issue begins with descriptions of four individual projects: "iEARN"; "Operation RubyThroat"; "Follow the Polar Huskies!"; and "Log in Your Animal Roadkill!" Features that follow include: "Bringing the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Computer Algebra Systems in Education Newsletter, 1990
Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) are computer systems for the exact solution of problems in symbolic form. The newspaper is designed to serve as a conduit for information and ideas on the use of CAS in education, especially in lower division college and university courses. Articles included are about CAS programs in several colleges, experiences…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
Leslie, Judith W., Ed. – 1986
This monograph provides descriptions of the use of computers in seven community colleges. Each includes background information about the institution's history, facilities, programs, and students, while focusing on the computing environment, its background, current status, and future. First, "Computers in Community Colleges," by Judith W. Leslie…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
