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Correlates of Computing Confidence among Teachers in an International Setting.
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Yaghi, Hussein M.; Ghaith, Ghazi M. – Computers in the Schools, 2002
Discussion of the role of teachers' confidence in using computers in the successful implementation of information technology in education focuses on a study that investigated common factors that could be used as indicators of computing confidence among a group of teachers who work in schools that use computers in their educational programs in…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Educational Technology
An Investigation of Parent Perceptions of Education, Teaching, Mathematics, and Computers.
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Wentworth, Nancy M.; Connell, Michael L. – Computers in the Schools, 1995
Explores parent perceptions of education, mathematics education, teachers' roles in education, and computers in education. The use of interviews and a survey is explained; results of a factor analysis are discussed, including responsibility and problem-solving factors; and implications for educational policy are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Policy, Factor Analysis, Interviews
Emerging Technology for Writing Instruction: New Directions for Teachers.
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Pan, Alex C.; Zbikowski, John M. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Explores teachers' perceptions about computer use in writing instruction. Topics include emerging computer technology, including telecommunications and hypermedia; evolution of software, including word processing, desktop publishing, and multimedia; issues related to implementing technology, including the teacher's role; and suggested learning…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Desktop Publishing
The Visual Arts and Information Technology in the Classroom.
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Loveless, Avril M. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Examines the educational effectiveness of information technology in K-12 visual arts within the framework of medium, culture, and teacher role. Notes that a philosophical understanding of the contribution technology can make needs to be supported by practical planning and the organization of appropriate activities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Uses in Education, Culture, Educational Planning
Merging the Internet and Hypermedia in the English Language Arts.
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Reed, W. Michael; Wells, John G. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Discussion of hypermedia and computer-mediated communication focuses on a project that merges a language arts Internet resource with a hypermedia-based knowledge construction approach to learning. Highlights include constructing a HyperCard-based program on Shakespeare's "Hamlet," gophers and search engines, downloading, collaborative…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Downloading
Using CD-ROMs in the Language Arts Classroom.
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Matthew, Kathryn I. – Computers in the Schools, 1996
Discusses the use of CD-ROMs in elementary and secondary language arts classrooms. Highlights include increased reading achievement; student attitudes; changes in the curriculum and in the roles of students and teachers; children's books and reference books; characteristics of CD-ROM books; integrating CD-ROMs into the curriculum; and examples…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Preventing Impulsivity in the Classroom: How Computers Can Help Teachers.
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Bornas, Xavier; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Illustrates how computers can assist teachers in preventing impulsivity and foster the cognitive and metacognitive development of students. Discusses theoretical aspects of impulsivity and learning difficulties; software for improving self-regulated learning, in particular the VISPRO (Visualizing Processes) project; and teacher education needs,…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software