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Hagelgans, Nancy L. – 1998
This study describes a discrete mathematics course for second year college students majoring in computer science or mathematics. Students worked in cooperative learning groups on challenging projects using the computer algebra programming language DERIVE. Results indicate that DERIVE allowed students to verify their conjectures, students generally…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Berger, Sandra – Understanding Our Gifted, 2001
This article offers suggestions for using the Internet to stimulate the interest of gifted students in various aspects of American government and the changing of administrations. Ten relevant Web sites are described. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Federal Government
Joseph, Linda C. – 1999
This practical guide for K-12 teachers, librarians, and computer/media specialists presents online projects, Web sites, search engines, information resources, research tips, and "virtual" field trips--educator-reviewed and with coverage for all subjects and grade levels. The first chapter, "Cyberspace Research--Working the Web," includes…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources
Stanley, Milt – Computing Teacher, 1986
Defines desktop publishing, describes microcomputer developments and software tools that make it possible, and discusses its use as an instructional tool to improve writing skills. Reasons why students' work should be published, examples of what to publish, and types of software and hardware to facilitate publishing are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Books, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Tate, Lori S., Ed. – 2000
This booklet provides glimpses into the classrooms of real teachers at various stages of technology integration. The "Snapshots" offered in this document illustrate appropriate and creative uses of technology at many grade levels and within different subject areas. The Curriculum Snapshots are organized by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12). Each…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources

Henderson, Andrea; Minner, Sam – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
The computer can provide students with opportunities for creativity, if good software is selected and students are provided instruction in its use. Software that promotes creativity includes word processing programs, programs that permit students to write and use their own personal programs, and programs that teach and encourage thinking skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Development
Green, Timothy D.; Brown, Abbie – 2002
This guide is designed to help teachers understand how the multimedia development process works, and how to incorporate student-produced multimedia projects into their classrooms. The book consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 defines multimedia and addresses the importance of integrating digital media into the classroom. Chapter 2 discusses…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
Davis, Bernadette Caruso; Shade, Daniel D. – 1994
When computers are relegated to a single room in a school where children use them only occasionally, their potential impact on children's learning is minimized. When computers are integrated into the curriculum and are applied to real problems, however, children gain the ability to use computers as natural tools for learning. For example, when a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1990
This guide examines how students with mild handicaps can use technology effectively in their learning. The guide focuses on how a teacher adapts classroom lessons for mildly handicapped learners by structuring and organizing lessons, by using options available with the technology, or by choosing programs. The guide focuses on those students who…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Interactive Video
1997
This booklet presents educators with practical ways to put the Internet to work in the classroom. An introduction provides resources for getting connected to and exploring the Internet. The next section on using the Web in the classroom discusses a student-created Web survey; cooperative challenge; social action; community connection; simulation;…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Harris, Judi – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses telecollaboration (working with others at a distance) or teleresearch (finding and using information from distantly located data sources - most commonly online). Suggests guides to help teachers design activities incorporating online research for K-12: to practice information-seeking skills, answer questions, review multiple perspectives…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Maier, Pat; Barnett, Liz; Warren, Adam; Brunner, David – 1998
The infrastructure for using new technologies is being established in many areas of society and there will be an exploration of their use within the next five years. As providers and users of these technologies, educators and students need an understanding of how technology can enhance the university program. This will inevitably lead to new…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development

Fink, Carolyn Molden – Preventing School Failure, 1990
This article discusses cooperative learning and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for students with behavioral disorders. Elements of cooperative learning lessons and relevant software considerations are reviewed. Guidelines are offered and examples using specific software packages given, including models based on learning together, "Jigsaw"…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Slider, Patty; Hodges, Kathy; Carter, Cea; White, Barbara – 1998
This publication provides materials to help adult educators use computer technology in their teaching. Section 1, Computer Basics, contains activities and materials on these topics: increasing computer literacy, computer glossary, parts of a computer, keyboard, disk care, highlighting text, scrolling and wrap-around text, setting up text,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques
Suffolk County Board of Cooperative Educational Services 2, Patchogue, NY. – 1987
This guide provides a collection of ideas for word processing activities that teachers have found to be useful in special education classes. The guide begins with a list of 41 computer skills, the grade levels at which the skills are usually introduced (from kindergarten to secondary levels), and provides names of commercial programs which may be…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, Disabilities