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Secondary Science Teachers' Attitudes about Microcomputer-Based Laboratory Techniques: Instructional Uses and Needed Improvements.
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Heck, Ronald H. – Computers in the Schools, 1990
Discussion of the use of computers in schools focuses on a training and support project in using microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL) techniques for secondary science teachers in the state of Hawaii. Results are reported for MBL use, teachers' perceptions of the usefulness of MBL, and needs for program improvement. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Courseware, Inservice Teacher Education
Interactions of Student Partners in a High School Astronomy Computer Lab.
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McLellan, Hilary – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Reports the results of a study that examined the patterns of interactions of high school student partners engaged in problem-solving activities while working through computer simulation activities in an astronomy lab. Observations, interviews with teachers and students, and a software program evaluation are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation
Problem Solving Software.
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Gore, Kay; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Five articles describe improvements in instructional software designed to enhance problem solving skills. Issues addressed include problem solving software to implement curriculum goals; problem solving theory and writing theory; software for elementary and secondary school science instruction; software for mathematics instruction; and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
The Birth and Nurturing of a New Discipline.
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Johnson, D. LaMont; Maddux, Cleborne D. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Argues that educational computing is a discipline and discusses issues that need to be addressed in this discipline, including similarities with experimental psychology; networks and integrated learning systems; problem-solving software versus domain-specific software; computer labs versus classroom integration; software quality; computer equity;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education