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Pattie, Kenton; Ernst, Mary – American School and University, 1981
Microcomputers for school use have been financed with funds from many sources. This article briefly describes funding sources and uses of microcomputers in numerous schools and colleges. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Utilization
Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1985
Reviews some word processing programs that facilitate the writing task. These programs cover the following areas: 1) spelling; 2) punctuation and style; 3) thesauruses; 4) sexist language; 5) text and author statistics; 6) footnotes; 7) indexes; and 8) bibliography. Also provides an outline of the "Computer Education Assistance Act" of 1985 (S.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Editing, Federal Legislation
National Advisory Council for Computer Implementation in Schools, Tucson, AZ. – 1984
Problems and issues related to the financing and use of educational technologies in Arizona schools are addressed from both short- and long-term considerations. A brief review of the spread of computers in schools includes projections for future use of computers in education and a discussion of factors affecting the market, the convergence of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Donors, Educational Planning
Download full textBarton, Paul E. – 1983
This paper provides examples of intermediary organizations that assist school systems to integrate computer technology into their programs through the provision of financial and/or technical assistance. The organizations are classified into five major categories: (1) free-standing organizations; (2) the collaborative council (representing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Stephens, Doris T. – Tennessee Education, 1982
Reviews computer-aided instruction in the 1960s and 1970s; comments on progress and remaining problems with computers in instruction, and on changes in higher education of the future; offers practical suggestions as to how educators can better prepare to function effectively in a computer-oriented society. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Change
Loop, Liza – 1986
Intended as a tool to help bring the issue of technology and the education of Hispanic Americans to a practical and positive resolution, this pamphlet is divided into four sections. The first provides background information on and a summary of the proceedings of a one and one-half day seminar held in June 1986. The second section contains…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Bilingual Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Differences
Electronic Learning, 1993
Reports the current state of preservice and inservice teacher education with respect to the use of technology in the classroom. Aspects of preservice education discussed include financial support, availability, student skills, accreditation standards for preparation, and field experiences. Aspects of inservice education discussed include technical…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
