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Konshak, Peter – Computers in the Schools, 2009
Text messaging is an ideal communications method for libraries, which often want to send short, concise messages to their patrons near and far. Uses for text messaging in libraries include reminders about items' due dates, hold pickup notices, program reminders, and even short messages of content. Some libraries are already using text messaging…
Descriptors: Computers, Public Libraries, Computer Uses in Education, Users (Information)
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Lieberman, Debra A.; Bates, Cynthia H.; So, Jiyeon – Computers in the Schools, 2009
This article reviews a selection of studies on digital media and learning for young children ages 3 to 6. The range of digital media for this age group is growing and includes computer-delivered and online activities; console video games; handheld media, occasionally with GPS or an accelerometer, in cell phones and other wireless mobile devices;…
Descriptors: Young Children, Social Networks, Internet, Computer Uses in Education
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Lei, Jing – Computers in the Schools, 2010
Based on survey data and interview data collected over four academic years, this longitudinal study examined how a ubiquitous computing project evolved along with the changes in teachers, students, the human infrastructure, and technology infrastructure in the school. This study also investigated what conditions were necessary for successful…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Grade 7, Grade 8, Influence of Technology
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Shifflett, Bethany; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1993
Reports on a survey of California State University system faculty to examine the extent to which they utilized computers professionally and to determine their computing resource needs. Responses from 237 faculty members were analyzed for differences in gender, existing computing skills, integration of computing into instruction, use of…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Literacy
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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
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Wiburg, Karin M. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes a two-year university/public school grant-funded collaborative research project designed to help teachers learn to use multimedia and telecommunications in the classroom and to develop culturally relevant curricula for students in a primarily Hispanic, lower income community. Goals were developed in four areas: collaborative design;…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Planning, Culturally Relevant Education, Curriculum Development