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Schneider, Gail Thierbach – 1984
This survey of the administrative applications of microcomputers identifies word processing, database management, spreadsheet functions, and graphics as four areas in which microcomputer use will reduce repetition, improve cost efficiency, minimize paperwork, enhance filing and retrieval systems, and save time. This will allow administrators and…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Shalvoy, Mary Lee – Electronic Learning, 1985
Describes range of options and features in gradebook programs and reviews most popular and readily available software for organizing, calculating, and updating grades: Master Grades, EA Gradebook, Gradeaid, Grader, Graphic Gradebook, Classic Plus Gradekeeping System, Records, Gradecalc, Grade Master, Report Card, Electronic Gradebook for…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Buchanan, Madeline – Technology Connection, 1997
Discusses aspects of school home pages: school policy, parental involvement and concerns, Internet access and commercial providers, HTML programming, links to other Web pages, graphics, and the importance of proofreading. (PEN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Graphics, Online Vendors, Parent Participation
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Frank, Michael T.; Kluk, Edward – Physics Teacher, 1990
Presented is an example of this use of spreadsheet software. The basic case is considered with an extension and suggestions for other applications. Emphasized is the use of this method at the introductory level. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Banbury, Mary M.; And Others – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
A module is presented to facilitate integrating computers and art into the gifted/talented curriculum. Based on the Enrichment Triad model, specific activities are suggested, such as creating interest development centers, increasing awareness of computer imagery in daily life, exploring art software programs, and performing in-depth investigation…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Gribas, Cyndy; And Others – College Teaching, 1996
Steps in preparing effective overhead projector transparencies for college instruction are outlined, using the PowerPoint program for Windows. They include thinking analogically in translating from concept to visual form; using the features of the presentation program to create a polished product; and assuring readability (visibility, typeface…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Higher Education
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Kimball, Jonathan W.; Kinney, Elisabeth M.; Taylor, Bridget A.; Stromer, Robert – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article discusses using individualized multimedia activity schedules as a technology-based instruction for young children with autism. The schedules serve as cues that can help students prepare for transitioning to between school activities. The benefits of using Microsoft PowerPoint in the classroom are described, along with implementation…
Descriptors: Autism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
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Martin, Ian D.; Rempel, Robert S. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes a method to produce 35mm color slides directly from the display screen of a computer terminal using techniques and equipment available to most teachers and researchers. Discusses the hardware and software needed, procedures, some of the problems encountered, and the potential uses of this method. (CW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education
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Nachmias, Rafi; Arcavi, Abraham – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
A nonconventional graphical way to represent functions (the Parallel Axes Representation) is discussed. A computerized environment designed to support the exploration of the representation of linear functions is described. The didactical potential of this representation is illustrated. (CW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
McGuire, George – 1983
Advantages of using the microcomputer as an interactive electronic blackboard are discussed, and programs and programming techniques are described to illustrate the construction, design, storage, and modification of colorful and animated graphic displays. The methods described are based on use of an Atari 800 microcomputer but could be used on…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Solomon, Gwen – Electronic Learning, 1986
Discusses types of software most useful in social studies classes--games, simulations, and word processing, database, spreadsheets, and graphing--and introduces applications software through descriptions of four learning activities from different parts of the social studies curriculum: introducing databases, writing historical journals, tracking…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
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Katter, Eldon, Ed. – SchoolArts, 1995
"The articles in this issue were selected because, in one way or another, they all touched on the notion of tradition and innovation." Storytelling and tribal dances are examples of past, traditional methods of passing cultural knowledge from elders to youth. Contemporary youth have replaced tradtional rites of passage with their own…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism, Art Education
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Ransley, Wayne – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discussed are the use of spreadsheets for demonstrating and exploring with the whole class, basic and advanced spreadsheet operations, geometric progressions, and graphing. Teacher responses to these methods are described. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Caughlin, Janet – 1999
This guide for teachers to the Microsoft PowerPoint multimedia presentation program begins with a section that introduces what PowerPoint is and why teachers should use it, Windows 95/98 basics, Macintosh basics, getting started, PowerPoint toolbars, and presentation tips. The next section discusses learning PowerPoint, including creating a…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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DiFazio, Martha Hunt – Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Suggested are features which should be considered before selecting a specific interactive graphics package. Features that allow for accurate estimates of roots of functions and solutions to systems of equations are illustrated. Six graphics packages are compared including display, tabular options, misleading graphics, printing options, functions…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Graphics
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