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Roadruck, Michael D. – Science Education in Ohio, 1985
The concerns of how personal computers can be used to increase the overall effectiveness of education are addressed. Topics discussed include: availability; teacher use; word processing; calculators; class use; computer-assisted-instruction; and simulations. Thorough faculty inservice on computer enhanced education is suggested before implementing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKatzen, May – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Reviews the development of computing in the arts in the United Kingdom as a case study, and discusses some of the implications of the recent increase in the use of computers in the humanities in colleges and universities. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Development, Educational Trends
Wilcox, Lance; Hansen, Craig – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Discussion of uses of microcomputers in teaching college level composition covers software and hardware currently available, future trends in development of both, suggestions for teachers on how to introduce students to this writing medium most constructively, and the role and ultimate usefulness of microcomputers in writing instruction.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
Vincent, T. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986
Describes experiences of United Kingdom's Open University blind students involved in "Computing and the Blind" project. Microcomputer applications described include braille-to-text transcription, word processing, and computer programming. Each application's use of software designed for commercially available microcomputer systems with…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Blindness, Braille, Communication Problems
Marsh, George; Spain, Tom – Electronic Learning, 1984
Educational robots are defined, their essential characteristics and features are outlined, and their educational applications and what makes them run are discussed. Classroom experiences with five educational robots--Topo, Rhino XR-2, RB5X, Hero I and Tasman Turtle--are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Graphics, Definitions, Educational Needs
Fleit, Linda H. – Electronic Learning, 1987
This discussion of the increasing use of computers in colleges and universities focuses on changes that are occurring as a result of such use. Highlights include library automation, the effects of microcomputers, the growth of networks, changes in software, budget considerations, administrative staffing patterns, and outlooks for the future. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Budgets, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedRossberg, Stephen A.; Bitter, Gary G. – TechTrends, 1988
Describes the Microcomputer Infusion Project (MIP), which was developed at Arizona State University to provide faculty with the necessary hardware, software, and training to become models of computer use in both lesson development and presentation for preservice teacher education students. Topics discussed include word processing; database…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
