This concept paper aims to introduce academic entrepreneurship as a subject of particular significance in the CALL field in the knowledge economy era. The article describes why the primary CALL practitioners--faculty and students--should invest their time, skills, and resources to pursue, identify, and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities and…

When working with e-teaching materials we often find that the authors of resources, meant for the use of teachers in the teaching process, do not use the opportunities offered by the new technologies. All too often the materials are a monolithic block (or at least their main part is), constructed the way an ordinary book or workbook would be. This…

The current generation of students coming into food science and engineering programs is very visually oriented from their early experiences. To increase their interest in learning, new and visually appealing teaching materials need to be developed. Two diverse groups of students may be identified based on their math skills. Food science students…

Teachers have a central role in developing new learning models in schools. This paper describes a study that explored teachers' confidence and competence in using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as they participated in an ICT development project conducted by an Australian education system in 12 primary schools. The project aimed…

The idea of "interpretative flexibility" underpins new approaches to studying technological artefacts and curricular resources in use. This paper opens by reviewing, in this light, the evolving design of dynamic geometry, its pioneering use within classroom projects, and early sketches of its mainstream use in ordinary classrooms. After…

Results of an evaluation of computer assisted instruction in a school of allied health technologies is reported. The evaluation rated ease of use of computer hardware and instructions, difficulty of content, and learning value. Student comments were favorable in all areas and have led to revisions in specific programs. (Author/CT)

This study used innovative assessment practices to obtain and document broad learning outcomes for a 15-hour game-based curriculum in Quest Atlantis, a multi-user virtual environment that supports school-based participation in socio scientific inquiry in ecological sciences. Design-based methods were used to refine and align the enactment of…

This article focuses on an evaluation of the impact of an innovative instructional design of internships in view of a new integrated pharmaceutical curriculum. A key innovative element was the implementation of a computer-supported collaborative learning environment. Students were, as part of their formal curriculum, expected to work in a…

If the instructional process is to be more effective, schools and districts should establish a computerized curriculum database that can easily be accessed by educators in schools throughout the district. Such a program would allow teachers to facilitate curriculum management and plan instruction without using traditional curriculum guides.…

This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of three types of approaches to improving elementary mathematics: Mathematics curricula, computer-assisted instruction (CAI), and instructional process programs. Study inclusion requirements included use of a randomized or matched control group, a study duration of 12 weeks, and achievement…

The use of computer-assisted-language-learning (CALL) software in the curriculum for teaching English as a second language (ESL) is discussed. Selected CALL programs are described, and some general concerns about the application of CALL software are outlined, including the limited oral applications, inappropriate content or design, and the…

This paper contains a report about a collaborative project of the University of Twente (Netherlands) Faculty of Educational Science and Technology, Department of Curriculum and the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO). The project explores the potentially supportive role of the computer in improving the quality and efficiency…

The Internet is impacting all aspects of traditional universities. Faculty, students, and the physical campus itself are facing the challenge of keeping up with technology. Communication departments will have the opportunity and the necessity to incorporate new tools into their methods of teaching as well as into their curricula. (Author)

The study attempts to identify critical issues in the implementation of microcomputers in special education through an indepth description of microcomputer use with mildly handicapped students in one school district. Few teachers had yet developed a stable pattern of computer use. Problems of access, training, and curriculum integration were…

College and university investments in information technology should focus on content, curriculum, and communication, not productivity. In addition, expectations about how technology can benefit higher education should be realistic; there is much to be learned about the appropriate use of technological innovation. (MSE)