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Johnson, L.; Adams, S.; Cummins, M. – New Media Consortium, 2012
The internationally recognized "NMC Horizon Report" series and regional "NMC Technology Outlooks" are part of the NMC Horizon Project, a comprehensive research venture established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact over the coming five years in education around the globe. This volume, the "NMC…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Advisory Committees, Creative Activities, Global Approach
Johnson, L.; Adams, S.; Haywood, K. – New Media Consortium, 2011
"The NMC Horizon Report" series is the most visible outcome of the New Media Consortium. (NMC) Horizon Project, an ongoing research effort established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within education around the globe. This volume, "The…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Elementary Secondary Education, Creative Activities, Global Approach
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Nicaise, Molly – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1997
Describes several exemplars of software that emulate and incorporate machine-supported aspects of cognitive apprenticeships in science and mathematics. Concludes with an evaluation of software against cognitively guided principles and with a summary of the difficulties associated with creating and implementing machine-supported apprenticeships.…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Jaffee, David – Teaching Sociology, 1997
Observes that the development of new instructional technologies has produced a proliferation of distance learning courses and programs. Examines one mode of distance learning, known as asynchronous learning networks, and discusses some pedagogical principles and practices that can guide this delivery mode. Points to some positive aspects of online…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
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Judson, Phoebe T. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
Described is a weekly computer algebra laboratory course for Calculus I students during the 10-week spring semester, 1990, at Trinity University. Advice on the establishment and management of this type of laboratory including descriptions of student participation trends and student reactions is presented. (JJK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction
McArthur, David; Stasz, Cathleen – 1990
The stated goal of Individual Computer-Assisted Instruction (ICAI) research is the development of computer software that combines much of the subject matter being studied, any particular student's learning schema, and the pedagogical knowledge of human tutors into a powerful one-to-one learning environment. This report describes the initial steps…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation