NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 7 results Save | Export
Overcoming Barriers to Classroom Technology Integration
Direct linkDirect link
Kelly, Daniel P. – Educational Technology, 2015
Technology-savvy teachers are often the "go to" staff members in schools for their colleagues' technology issues. These teachers are seen as leaders within their schools with respect to technology and often do not understand their peers' difficulties when bringing technology into the classroom. Understanding both the reasons teachers may…
Descriptors: Barriers, Technology Integration, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Leadership
A Taxonomy for Educational Computing.
Knezek, Gerald A.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1988
Reviews traditional classification schemes for educational computing applications, and presents a new taxonomy based on the areas of knowledge dissemination, knowledge generation, and information management. (16 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Uses in Education, Research Tools, Telecommunications
Robot Technology: Implications for Education.
Post, Paul E.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1988
Provides an introduction to robotic technology, and describes current robot models. Three ways of using robots in education are discussed--as exemplars of other processes, as objects of instruction, and as prosthetic aids--and selection criteria are outlined. (17 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Electromechanical Technology, Evaluation Criteria, Physical Disabilities
Better Instructional Design Theory: Process Improvement or Reengineering?
Dick, Walter – Educational Technology, 1997
Discusses three ways that instructional design theories can change over time: (1) revision via evolution of models to reflect the outcomes that are being achieved with its current use; (2) revision to reflect current understanding of technology; and (3) complete replacement of present theory with another more powerful theory. Describes the…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)
The World Wide Web: History, Cultural Context, and a Manual for Developers of Educational Information-based Web Sites.
Maddux, Cleborne D.; Johnson, D. LaMont – Educational Technology, 1997
Guidelines for educational Web sites are discussed: determining the purpose; providing essential identifiers; determining page length; revising; establishing Internet Child Safety rules; providing a model for observing copyright law; providing links to home pages; using professional language; using images judiciously; assuring the page looks good…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Preservice Teachers' Field Experiences with Technology.
Balli, Sandra J.; Wright, Michael D.; Foster, Patrick N. – Educational Technology, 1997
Presents findings from 55 team portfolios representing the field experiences of 285 preservice teachers grouped into teams to present technology-supported lessons in K-12 classrooms. Results indicated that preservice teachers were surprised at the disparity between educational technology practice in contemporary classrooms and their preconceived…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
The Virtual Classroom: The Next Steps.
Martin, Merle; Taylor, Stanley A. – Educational Technology, 1997
Discusses how to counter problems in coupling technical/technological courses with distance learning. Presents a model which incorporates up to nine different technologies (television; student response units; voice mail; electronic mail; fax; CD-ROM; Internet; videotape; and computer) and addresses administrative solutions for delivering such a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education