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Farmer, Lesley S. J. – Technology Connection, 1995
Examines facets using multimedia to enhance learning. Highlights include product linkage and customization; flexibility for lesson plans; hypermedia authoring tools; student presentations; expense; incompatible and confusing systems; high memory demands; hardware standards for Windows and Macintosh programs; and CD-ROM products. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Uses in Education, Costs, Educational Technology
Federico, Carmela – Technology Connection, 1995
Discusses the need to create a learning environment in the computer lab that encourages students to "dabble." Benefits include increased student motivation, help for special needs students, and a decrease in truancy. Presents answers to possible objections to this form of student-directed learning and provides tips for running a lab efficiently.…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education, Discovery Processes, Educational Benefits
Buchanan, Madeline – Technology Connection, 1995
Describes Internet use for electronic mail projects in elementary education. Discusses typing directly versus composing offline, and the effect of electronic letter-writing activities on improving grammar, spelling, social studies, science, and mathematics skills. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
