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Anderson-Inman, Lynne; Zeitz, Leigh – Computing Teacher, 1994
Describes how to teach students to plan and write reports using software designed to facilitate information organization. Creating outlines and concept maps is discussed, examples are provided that use "Inspiration" software, and a list of software titles for outliners and concept mappers is provided. (Contains two references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Mapping, Courseware, Outlining (Discourse)
Wepner, Shelly B.; Seminoff, Nancy E. – Computing Teacher, 1994
Describes a project using software in kindergarten instruction. Seven pieces of software used in a unit on endangered species that included social studies, math, art, language arts, and music emphases are briefly described. Ideas for managing a one-computer classroom and general recommendations drawn from the study are given. (KRN)
Descriptors: Art, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Browning, Philip; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1986
Describes a courseware development project at the University of Oregon which explored use of interactive video with mentally disabled students to teach life enhancement skills. Discussion of the results of a pilot study of one of the modules includes information on student achievement and teacher and student reactions. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills
Casey, Jean; Martin, Lella – Computing Teacher, 1994
Two articles describe the use of computer software to help elementary students develop literacy and writing skills: the first article evaluates "Writing to Read" software, comparing its use in classrooms and in computer labs with traditional instruction; the second article discusses using "Writing to Write" software with third graders. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Conventional Instruction, Courseware
Brehm, Barbara; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discussion of elementary school mathematics instruction focuses on computer graphing programs to teach subtraction that use pictorial representations as well as graphs. Classroom graphing activities for first graders are described, and evaluations of student progress based on pre- and posttests are discussed. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
Hoelscher, Karen – Computing Teacher, 1994
Describes the repurposing of a Public Broadcasting Service television series, "Newton's Apple," into interactive videodisks for middle school science classrooms. Topics discussed include the goals of the project; components of the videodisks, including video, still photos, print materials, teacher's guide, and software; and feedback and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Television, Evaluation Methods
Holden, Michael C.; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes a HyperCard program designed to teach middle school students about AIDS in a cooperative learning setting. Cooperative learning techniques are discussed, including positive interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-face interaction, and social skills; and results of field trials with fifth and sixth grade students are…
Descriptors: Accountability, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
