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Guest Editorial: Why Has the Computer Failed in Schools and Universities?
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Bork, Alfred – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Discusses reasons for the failing of the computer in schools and universities, including: hardware emphasis, little focus on learning, little focus on students, software-based failure (elitist programs and weak interaction), the "idea of the moment," relation between information and learning, failure of teacher education, lack of empirical…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Computer Technology, Science Education, and Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Kumar, David; Wilson, Cynthia L. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Explores ways in which computer technology could be used to teach science to students with learning disabilities. Discusses the role of computer technology in individualizing the mode of delivery, developing expert tutors, anchoring instruction, integrating science with other subjects, reducing cognitive load on working memory, and motivating…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Instructional Technology: A Tool or a Panacea?
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Kimmel, Howard; Deek, Fadi P. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Examines some misuses of technology and explores the use of technology in the context of educational reform. Focuses on the integration of technology in the educational process to provide a learning environment that allows discovery and creativity. Concludes that teachers need to be trained to evaluate and select systems that are effective for…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
What Chemists (or Chemistry Students) Need to Know about Computing.
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Swift, Mary L.; Zielinski, Theresa Julia – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1995
Presents key points of an on-line conference discussion and integrates them with information from the literature. Key points included: computer as a tool for learning, study, research, and communication; hardware, software, computing concepts, and other teaching concerns; and the appropriate place for chemistry computer-usage instruction. (45…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology
Tutorial Learning for the New Century.
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Bork, Alfred – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2001
Visualizes the future of learning and considers current and new paradigms concerning technology and learning. Recommends high interactive tutorial learning for very large numbers of students in distance learning situations. (Contains 17 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
CHEMMAT: Adaptive Multimedia Courseware for Chemistry.
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Tan, Sun-Teck; Tan, Lian-Kuan – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Illustrates the development of multimedia courseware such as CHEMMAT. Discusses the features of the courseware including adaptability, use of the teacher module, use of graphics and video clips, and the ease of customizing the content in various languages. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Building the Open Road: The NREN as a Test-Bed for the National Public Network.
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Kapor, Mitchell; Berman, Jerry – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1992
Presents a vision of the impact of the National Public Network and offers seven recommendations for its evolution and implementation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Innovation