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Using iPads in Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners
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Xin, Joy F.; L. Affrunti, Rachel – Computers in the Schools, 2019
The purpose of this study was to examine whether English language learners (ELLs) would increase their vocabulary scores in the areas of word recognition, word meaning, and word application when iPads were used during vocabulary instruction. Five third-grade ELLs, at risk of being diagnosed as having learning disabilities, participated in the…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Computer Assisted Instruction, Vocabulary Development, English Language Learners
Digital Booktalk: Creating a Community of Avid Readers, One Video at a Time
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Gunter, Glenda A. – Computers in the Schools, 2012
In this article the author presents a meta-analysis of the findings from several studies conducted over multiple years with various types of learners that investigated exemplar/signature pedagogical practices incorporating video to motivate otherwise reluctant and struggling learners. Noting that newer technologies are making today's learners less…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Web Sites, Pretests Posttests, Quasiexperimental Design
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
Teaching Teachers about Technology.
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Wiburg, Karin M. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discusses issues involved in teaching teachers about technology. Topics discussed include what students need to know; the changing role of teachers; the need for new forms of student evaluation; and guidelines for student teachers on developing computer-based lessons, including two examples of computer-based lessons for elementary school students.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Higher Education
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