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Mizokawa, Donald T. – Educational Technology, 1991
Discusses computer-managed testing and describes a study of elementary school students that compared computerized and paper-and-pencil testing. Guidelines for computerized testing are offered, including decisions relating to hardware requirements, the testing software, and the importance of collaboration between computer programers and test…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Norton, Priscilla; Resta, Virginia – Educational Technology, 1986
This study investigated the impact of integrated learning systems, problem solving software, and simulation software on elementary students' reading performance. Results indicate students entering fourth through sixth grade profited more from instruction supplemented by problem-solving and simulation software than from skills instruction. Results…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Analysis of Covariance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Ward, Douglas R.; Tiessen, Esther L. – Educational Technology, 1997
Introduces an instructional approach referred to as collaborative project-based learning and describes a new Web-based technology, "ALiVE" designed to support this instructional approach. Discusses information resources management; scaffolding with templates; communication; collaboration; coordination; and technological overhead.…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperative Learning
Mayer, Richard E.; Schustack, Miriam W.; Blanton, William E. – Educational Technology, 1999
Examines what children learn from using educational technology in an informal, collaborative environment. Explores how mastering educational computer programs can promote problem-solving transfer. Studies at three after-school computer clubs reveal children who use educational software may learn content knowledge about computer literacy,…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Children, Computer Games, Computer Literacy
