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Devitt, Terry – Electronic Learning, 1997
Discusses six ways in which technology is transforming science education in classrooms across America. Discusses jet fuel for science reform, access to inaccessible worlds, thinking like scientists, turning data into pictures, exploration through simulation, and bringing teachers up to speed. (JRH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Shalvoy, Mary Lee – Electronic Learning, 1987
This description of workstations, i.e., multipurpose computers expected to become one of the dominant forms of computing in higher education, focuses on computer vendors and market considerations. Highlights include hardware requirements, cost factors, the relationship of vendors and educators, software development problems, and possible future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Corporate Support, Costs
Electronic Learning, 1993
Discusses the role that technology will have in the national standards being developed by the New Standards Project. Examines the need for national standards, the use of technology in assessing whether students achieve those standards, and the timetable for the standards implementation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
McCarthy, Robert – Electronic Learning, 1989
Discusses the growth of computer networks in elementary and secondary schools and describes numerous benefits for both instructional and management functions. Topics discussed include ease of use; educational advantages; examples of use in physics, writing, and journalism classes; student records management; cost benefits; and greater efficiency.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness
Goodspeed, Jonathan – Electronic Learning, 1988
Presents report of the Hardware Vendors/Educators Forum, which was convened to discuss microcomputer hardware in elementary and secondary schools. Representatives from Commodore, IBM, Tandy/Radio Shack, and Apple Computer, addressed topics including sales and service, integrating technology into the curriculum, college versus secondary level…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Finance
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