Purpose: This era is the time for upskilling and producing workforce that is capable of effectively dealing with the day-by-day increasing demand of the industry. As the world is changing, its needs are changing in the same way and at the same speed. The world has become more digitized now. Moreover, we have a dramatic shift from Education 1.0 to…

This article addresses the standards of technology in the visual arts, arguing the standards function as de facto policy, the guidelines that shape what teachers teach. In this study, we investigate how art education standards approach technology as a teaching tool and artmaking medium, analyzing the current National Visual Arts Standards, the…

Stereoscopy's potential as a tool for science education has been largely eclipsed by its popularity as an entertainment platform and marketing gimmick. Dozens of empirical papers have been published in the last decade about the impact of stereoscopy on learning. As a result, a corpus of research now points to a coherent message about how, when,…

In the past 10 years, the internet has been transformed, along with the emergence of interaction and communication technologies. Indeed, there has been an emerging movement in the interaction and communication technologies. More specifically, the growth of Web 2.0 technologies has acted as a catalyst for change in the disciplines of education. The…

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world and widely accepted as a foreign language in many parts of the world. However, though there has been a high demand for English as a foreign language in the 21st century, it has still been taught or learned through traditional methods and conventional pedagogical approaches. In the digital…

Explores the technology which enables humans to speak directly to computers without the use of a keyboard. Suggests not only that dictation skills be emphasized in the classroom, but also that experimental research be undertaken to explore the processes involved in speaking rather than writing words. (MM)

Looks back more than 30 years to those who introduced the use of the computer as an important new tool to assist students in the area of career development. Explores how rapid advances in technology have affected the use of computers in counseling. Concludes with a list of current concerns, along with recommendations for further action and…

This paper considers the origins of computer mapping, where it is today, and where it is headed in the future. The emphasis is on fundamental changes in cartography, the way geographers approach map portrayal of spatial data, and the use of maps in spatial problem solving that have resulted from computerization. (JDH)

Recent technological advances now make possible the full integration of sound in instructional software. Sounds may gain and focus learner attention, reduce distracting stimuli, and make learning more engaging. In addition, they may help learners condense, elaborate upon, and organize details, highlighting interconnections among new pieces of…

This introduction to a series of articles on the use of technology with students who have learning disabilities stresses the importance of both the technology itself and its application; the need to match tools, problems, and implementation; and trends in the adoption of new technologies. (DB)

This update on computer technology--as it affects learning assistance directors and developmental education personnel--begins by reporting on new developments and changes that have taken place during the past two years in five areas: (1) hardware (microcomputer systems, low cost PC clones, combination Apple/PC machines, lab computer controllers…

Provides an overview of the capabilities and potential educational applications of CD-ROM (compact disk read-only memory), artificial intelligence, and speech technology. Highlights include reference materials on CD-ROM; current developments in CD-I (compact disk interactive); synthesized and digital speech for microcomputers, including specific…

This paper synthesizes the research of the last decade, with a view to identifying the major trends and issues that have been the focus of inquiry during that period. It is a reflective statement of the current state of knowledge in technology education, and by implication, points to those areas where knowledge is weakest. The paper makes a…

Provides a brief review of 10 research articles on the use of computers in assessment including purposes, descriptions, procedures, and issues. Topics surveyed include using technology to assess social skills in persons with disabilities, special education technology use in mathematics, and technology use in implementing assessment models. (CR)

Discusses issues in gifted education in the context of the coming turn of the century. These include: (1) mentoring (with emphasis on problem solving and cooperation between mentor and child); (2) results of ongoing brain research comparing gifted and regular students; and (3) the increasing importance of technology and computers in education of…