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Terwilliger, Cynthia – 1986
Computers can create an atmosphere of success for children with attention deficit disorders (ADD). Appropriate software can help to encourage creative and imaginative ideas with judgment temporarily suspended. Software which may be useful in this attempt is reviewed, and three suggestions are made for parents and teachers: (1) assemble existing…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSfard, Anna – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1991
A personal experience is described concerning problem solving that incorporates the computer to help generate multiple examples of proposed conjectures as solutions. The positive potential of technology to allow students of mathematics to experience the process of discovering mathematics through conjecture and generalization is emphasized. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Reports on how experts in special education approach the problem of software selection. Offers guidance in examining if the software is modifiable and if it offers record-keeping options. Also contains a listing of sample programs that are suitable for special education students in language arts, mathematics, and problem solving. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Bessent, E. Wailand; And Others – 1974
Provided in the manual are background material, problems, and worksheets designed for graduate students involved in a computer assisted instruction (CAI) approach to supervisor training. Included are a faculty handbook for a simulated school in a mythical community, a practice problem to familiarize the student with terminal operation, and eight…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Problems, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making
International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. – 1986
The papers presented in these proceedings are organized into seven categories: (1) number and number operations (13 papers); (2) spatial representation and geometrical understanding (10 papers); (3) developing and/or using models of mathematical learning (15 papers); (4) mathematical concept formation (17 papers); (5) the mathematical learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Elementary School Mathematics
Moursund, Dave; Yoder, Sharon – 1993
This book provides an introduction to HyperCard, with the main focus being on communication and problem solving. The book covers most of the main features of HyperCard and includes a very brief introduction to HyperTalk. This book is specifically for people who want to move toward higher levels of HyperCard knowledge and skills. It is designed for…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Environment
Scane, Joyce; And Others – 1991
Process writing methods, which are well established in Canadian elementary and secondary schools, are introduced in this book for use with adult English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult basic education (ABE) classes. The book is the result of two research projects that investigated the feasibility of using a process approach to teaching…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Basic Skills
