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Newman, Denis – 1991
Technologies can play a role in restructuring schools, but they can also effectively support existing school structures depending on how they are designed and used. This paper contrasts the organizational impact of two technology systems in terms of the physical location in the school, the curriculum, how time is scheduled, and the opportunities…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Earth Science, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedRobinson, Mike – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discusses the need for improving science education, and suggests that electronic mail is an effective, motivating instructional strategy for improving science teaching. Highlights include how electronic mail is currently being used in elementary and secondary education, especially in Nevada; and why it is not used more. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Costs, Distance Education
Peer reviewedScience Teacher, 1990
Presented is information about the National Science Teachers Association computer bulletin board, Science Line. Described are the features of the service and how teachers may gain access. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textLevin, James A.; And Others – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1987
The instructional media created by microcomputers interconnected by modems to form long-distance networks present some powerful new opportunities for education. While other uses of computers in education have been built on conventional instructional models of classroom interaction, instructional electronic networks facilitate a wider use of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, High Schools
Wiburg, Karin – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discussion of the use of technology for teaching and learning science focuses on studies that explored trends in teaching science with technology. Highlights include projects using telecommunications through computer networks; constructivist theory and the use of hypermedia; and computer-supported collaborative learning. Implications for teachers…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
Riel, Margaret M. – 1986
The educational potential of computer networks will be realized only when educators stop focusing on technical connections and start asking how educational activities that are supported on computer networks can make a significant contribution to education. Computer networks can contribute to accomplishing educational goals in language arts (by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedKapor, 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
