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Switzer, Anna – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Describes how a school "lending library" of portable "notebook" microcomputers has successfully augmented the computers in the school computer laboratory (used primarily for computer-assisted instruction) and has added several dimensions to student and teacher use in the classroom as well as enabling teachers and students to…
Descriptors: Administrators, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
Thorp, Carmany – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Describes student use of Hyperstudio computer software to create history adventure games. History came alive while students learned efficient writing skills; learned to understand and manipulate cause, effect choice and consequence; and learned to incorporate succinct locational, climatic, and historical detail. (ET)
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Education
Lindroth, Linda K. – Teaching PreK-8, 1996
Uses Presidential and House of Representatives elections as basis for year-long curriculum focus on civics education, integrating print material, software, and the Internet. Describes classroom activities, Internet sites, and software described for four major areas: (1) campaigning for office; (2) moving into a new home; (3) reporting for work;…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
