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Rudner, Lawrence M.; Shafer, Mary Morello – 1992
Advances in computer technology are making it possible for educational researchers to use simpler statistical methods to address a wide range of questions with smaller data sets and fewer, and less restrictive, assumptions. This digest introduces computationally intensive statistics, collectively called resampling techniques. Resampling is a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Kerka, Sandra – 1998
Like most institutions in a world of change, the practice of mentoring is being influenced by new forms of work, technology, and learning. Organizational trends such as downsizing, restructuring, teamwork, increased diversity, and individual responsibility for career development are contributing to a resurgent interest in mentoring in the 1990s.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Trends
McKinney, Kristin – 1996
Despite the costs of implementing technology at community colleges, the benefits gained include increased instructor creativity, increased student interest and learning, and greater flexibility of instructional delivery. Instructional technology may be implemented in two ways: first, the use of technology as a simple add-on to enhance current…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
Lankes, R. David – 1997
An increasing amount of national attention is focused on connecting K-12 schools to the Internet, while at the same time, there is some debate on the benefits of using it in the classroom. Most teachers know the Internet is a source of information, but may not know how it works or how to use it. This ERIC Digest provides a framework to explain…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Morgan, Nancy A. – 1994
Recently, Internet resources for the K-12 community have been appearing all over the United States. This digest lists various information resources available to K-12 educators over the Internet. Topics covered include: guides to Internet resources; lesson plans; keypals and penpals; acceptable use policies; technology plans for K-12 schools;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Burnett, Gary – 1994
By 1992, according to a study by the Council of Chief State School Officers, more than 3.5 million computers were in U.S. elementary and secondary schools--a ratio of one computer for every 13 students. In addition, 99 percent of all schools across the country reported that they provide their students with some access to computers. Sometimes…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education