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Sharing, Talking, and Learning in the Elementary School Science Classroom: Benefits of Innovative Design and Collaborative Learning in Computer-Integrated Settings
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Gallardo-Virgen, J. Andres; DeVillar, Robert A. – Computers in the Schools, 2011
Impact on student achievement of randomly assigned students working individually or collaboratively in mixed- and matched-gender pairs at a computer on predetermined science tasks was investigated. Collaborative dyads shared a computer and screen as each operated an independent keyboard and mouse. A mixed gender control group working individually…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design
A Technology-Based Teaching Model That Stimulates Statistics Learning.
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Fernandez, George C. J.; Liu, Leping – Computers in the Schools, 1999
This study presents a technology-based statistics teaching model developed from experience in teaching statistics in higher education. Technology-based learning and cooperative learning are merged in this model, including practical teaching processes that stimulate student enjoyment and motivation to learn statistics.( Contains 56 references.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education, Models
The Local Area Network and the Cooperative Learning Principle.
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Sloan, Fred A.; Koohang, Alex A. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discussion of the advantages of local area networks (LANs) focuses on their use for successful cooperative learning. Individual and group assessment of success are discussed, effects on academic and affective achievement are considered, and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs to use with networking are suggested. (19 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Computer-Assisted Approach for Teaching Statistical Concepts.
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Lee, Carl – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Presents the PACE model (Projects, Activities, Cooperative learning, and Exercises) a computer-assisted approach for teaching college statistics. Highlights include hands-on activities, self-selected projects, course content, cooperative learning in a computer classroom environment, and a comparison of a traditional approach versus the PACE…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Role-Playing Software and WebQuests--What's Possible with Cooperative Learning and Computers.
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Brucklacher, Barry; Gimbert, Belinda – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Reviews the research literature about cooperative learning and technology, describes role-playing software programs designed for cooperative learning, and shows how Web pages built on a WebQuest model can be used to augment these programs. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Teacher Roles and Technology Integration: Moving from Teacher as Director to Teacher as Facilitator.
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Carey, Doris M. – Computers in the Schools, 1993
Discusses the changing roles of teachers as technology is integrated into the classroom. Topics addressed include models of teacher roles; instructional innovations, including cooperative learning, interactive learning environments, computer-assisted instruction, and interactive media; the role of teacher as facilitator; teacher training that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Spreadsheets as Generators of New Meanings in Middle School Algebra.
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Abramovich, Sergei; Nabors, Wanda – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes how using spreadsheets helped seventh grade algebra students develop problem-solving skills. Topics include the functional dualism of the spreadsheet as a text, uniting enactive and numeric modeling of word problems, new meanings and reciprocal learning, learning through problem "posing," higher levels of thinking, and decreasing…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking