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Schachter, Ron – Instructor, 2011
Skype, Edmodo, iApps, and Shutterfly may sound like fantasy characters or mythical creatures from some futuristic novel. But the students at Paine Primary School in Trussville, Alabama, will gladly explain that these odd-sounding names belong to the Web 2.0 applications in which they are fast becoming fluent. For these kids--and those at other…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Internet, Technology Uses in Education, Elementary School Students
Gentry, J. Richard – Instructor, 1989
Nine activities are suggested that are designed to help students develop skills in utilizing proofreading as an aid to good spelling. Included is a suggested list of word processing and other software which has spelling check features. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Proofreading, Spelling
Instructor, 2000
Introduces a section that focuses on educational technology, including classroom-friendly hardware, software, and peripherals that can help support teaching and enhance student learning. This section also offers information from teachers about technology products that they find indispensable. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology
Klenow, Carol – Instructor, 1993
Examines the use of computers, strategies for using packaged software and the use of multimedia in the elementary school classroom. Information on telecommunication software and examples of its use are also provided. The article includes addresses and phone numbers for acquiring product information. (GLR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Computers
Revenaugh, Mickey – Instructor, 1989
With the right software and teaching strategies, computers can make learning geography fun for students. Several ready-made commercial programs are described. In addition, information is included on utility and application programs, and suggestions are given for using them in geography instruction. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Choat, Dolores – Instructor, 1991
An intermediate school teacher describes a successful integrated curriculum unit that taught students basic geography, technology, and writing skills as they pretended to travel across the United States. The project required a large map, a resource library, a computer, and word processing, database, spreadsheet, and drawing software. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software, Creative Teaching, Experiential Learning
Oehring, Sandra – Instructor, 1991
Describes computer simulation programs that take elementary and secondary students exploring. One has students act as Magellan commanding his ship to reinforce history, geography, decision-making, and resource management skills. Another has students use problem-solving skills to venture across oceans and find trading routes to the Orient. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Discovery Learning
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1988
Using three new computer software programs in conjunction with role playing and class discussion, teachers introduce students to the stock market, Wall Street, economics, and business while simultaneously teaching computer applications. Each program and its classroom application are discussed; companies to contact are listed. (JL)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Class Activities, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1989
The word processor is an effective tool for students composing poetry because of the formatting features and the ease of revision. This article includes several poetry writing activities and identifies software which can be utilized in teaching students to write poetry. (IAH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Wait, Shirleen S.; Stephens, Karen – Instructor, 1989
Learning centers can address learning styles better than paper-and-pencil tasks, as well as motivate students by providing varied stimulating activities that encourage practice of reading strategies. Information is presented on several types of centers (reading, word-study, listening, writing and publishing, computer, arts). A resource list is…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Instructional Materials, Learning Centers (Classroom)
Dyrli, Odvard Egil; Weidner, Laura E. – Instructor, 1989
Process-centered and problem-solving software can help students develop the skills and strategies needed for independent thought. Different categories of process-centered software are described, with examples of appropriate innovative packages, as well as several classroom activities which illustrate one teacher's use of the computer to promote…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Donlan, Leni – Instructor, 1991
One elementary teacher runs her classroom as a technology-based token economy. Students hold classroom jobs and use software to track money earned, manage checking accounts, and disburse classroom cash. The strategy boosts math and technology skills. A list of software programs is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education
DeAmbrose, Eileen; And Others – Instructor, 1991
Three elementary teachers describe how they became involved in computer technology and the projects that caught their interest. One teacher used word processing to enhance students' writing abilities. Another used software to tailor learning to all levels. The third tried an international telecommunications program that allowed children to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Teaching
Mernit, Susan; And Others – Instructor, 1990
This article describes efforts of a classroom teacher to restructure his classroom and change his teaching style with the help of electronic technology. Examples of individual activities and group projects using computers are included. A "Question Clinic," update on nationwide school computer use, and a software workshop are also included. (IAH)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Novelli, Joan – Instructor, 1994
Students can participate in worldwide environmental adventures from the classroom. The Puddles to Pondwater software program introduces students to ponds and freshwater creatures worldwide. Students can adopt team members on the Congo Expedition, a group studying the African environment, and follow the expedition via satellite data and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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