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Download full textHead, Susan D. – 1988
This report describes a computer-assisted writing laboratory project integrating Model Curriculum Standards (teacher-developed instructional literature guides integrating the reading of core pieces of literature with the writing process), the writing process, computer hardware and software, and staff development. The report estimates that in the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, English Curriculum, Models, Process Approach (Writing)
Peer reviewedKochan, Barbara; And Others – Education and Computing, 1987
Three articles focusing on microcomputers in education discuss (1) a study that investigated children's spelling mistakes and used microcomputers to help improve their spelling; (2) use of computers to promote conceptual change in elementary mathematics; and (3) inservice computer training for teachers of kindergarten through grade eight. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Troester, Rod – 1988
This study used the sense-making approach of message-q/ing to examine how individuals arrive at an understanding of new technology, in this case, word processing. Subjects were 10 computer naive undergraduate students learning to use word processing as part of a course requirement. Using the WordStar program manual, subjects employed the…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Literacy, Content Analysis, Guides
Budzik, Jay; Hammond, Kristian – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1999
Introduces Information Management Assistants (IMAs). Presents work on an architecture for this class of system, and progress in implementing Watson, a prototype of such a system. Watson observes users in word processing and Web browsing applications and uses a simple model of the user's tasks, knowledge of term importance, and an understanding of…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Information Management, Information Services, Information Systems
Terry, Janet L.; Geske, Joel – 1990
A case study investigated how journalism and mass communication faculty members diffused and used computing technology in teaching. Subjects, 21 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in a mid-sized journalism and mass communication department, completed an indepth questionnaire designed to measure the general attitude of the faculty towards…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Faculty, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Ettinger, Blanche – 1982
A study identified competencies needed by secretarial and supervisory/managerial personnel in word processing (WP) environments and used the data collected to develop guidelines for a WP curriculum for two-year postsecondary institutions. Data on competencies, knowledge, and behavioral traits that individuals should possess to perform jobs in WP…
Descriptors: Competence, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Employee Attitudes
Winchip, Susan – 1990
Computer Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) are emerging technologies now being used in home economics and interior design applications. A microcomputer in a computer network system is capable of executing computer graphic functions such as three-dimensional modeling, as well as utilizing office automation packages to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Facilities Management
Richart, Victoria B. – 1983
A management information system model was designed to provide data for planning, directing, and evaluating programs for the National Origin Minority Education (NOME) office of the New Hampshire Department of Education. NOME is federally funded to provide training to local school district and community members regarding the educational needs of…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Databases, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
Whitmer, Jean E. – 1986
A study examined whether writing modeled from children's picture books would improve reading comprehension of fourth and fifth graders as much as traditional skills instruction. Subjects, 69 children reading at least one year below grade level from six Chapter 1 Colorado schools, were pretested for reading comprehension levels. Subjects were then…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades
