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Nevin, Roger – Teacher Librarian, 2009
At Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute (CVI) in Peterborough, Canada, the Learning Commons is the school's central place for introducing new technology to students and teachers. This includes collaborative projects with teachers to develop curriculum that uses new technologies. Over the last few years podcasting as well as other online…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Curriculum Development, Computers, Foreign Countries
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Sandler, Stanley I. – Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 1997
Responds to the suggestion that computational tools be used in undergraduate thermodynamics courses. Argues that instead of using spreadsheets or specially prepared programs, students can quickly develop their own worksheets and solve problems using an equation-solving software program such as MATHCAD. Emphasis is on understanding the fundamentals…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Kahan, David – 2002
Acknowledging the need for additional practical resources for integrating technology into physical education assessment, this paper provides strategies and step-by-step instructions for incorporating Microsoft Excel into physical educators' assessment tools. The first section briefly reviews the literature on assessment in physical education. The…
Descriptors: Charts, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education
Chesebrough, David E. – Learning, 1989
This article describes several examples of how teachers can use integrated software packages (programs that combine word processor, database, and spreadsheet applications) for classroom management and student activities. Examples of documents created with application programs, lists of software, and resources are included. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Price, Charles L. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1989
Ways in which computers can contribute to science instruction are described. Science software is classified according to the primary assistance provided the teacher-instruction, information, or measurement and analysis. Drill and practice, simulations, tutorials, interactive videodisc, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, microcomputer-based…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Jonassen, David H. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1995
Cognitive tools, computer-based applications normally used as productivity software, can also function as knowledge representation formalisms that require learners to think critically. Databases, spreadsheets, semantic networks, expert systems, and multimedia/hypermedia construction can function as computer-based cognitive tools to expand student…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education