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Is the Computer Movement Dead?
Fisher, Glenn – Instructor, 1986
The author submits that the question has changed from "What does it do?" to "How can I use this thing in my teaching?" He argues that teachers need time, training, and access to information about software and how it relates to the curriculum. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Electrifying Art.
McLain, Marty – Instructor, 1987
The computer is an exciting medium for art, especially for projects involving color and line, motivating even the most reluctant young artist. Input devices are described. The first four lessons are suggested and ways to display the art projects are covered. (MT)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Courseware, Elementary Education, Input Output Devices
Make Computer Learning Stick.
Casella, Vicki – Instructor, 1985
Teachers are using computer programs in conjunction with many classroom staples such as art supplies, math manipulatives, and science reference books. Twelve software programs and related activities are described which teach visual and auditory memory and spatial relations, as well as subject areas such as anatomy and geography. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education
Software That Won't Sit Still.
Kinnamon, J. C. – Instructor, 1985
Fourteen computer software programs are described that offer instruction in a variety of subject matter areas. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
The Case for a Classroom Database.
Hunter, Beverly – Instructor, 1985
Students can use the computer to store and compare data on their television viewing habits. Suggestions are offered for developing a database where students can research, graph, and analyze the subject of their choice. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Word Processors--The New Centerpiece of Language Arts.
Richards, Meredith – Instructor, 1985
Language arts skills and writing projects can be combined with activities that teach the fundamentals of word processing to improve the language arts curriculum. Suggested lessons cover five writing and editing operations common to most word processing software. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education, Language Arts
There's Never Been a Better Time to Use Technology! What Got Me Hooked.
Novelli, Joan, Ed. – Instructor, 1993
Two articles discuss changes that are making technology useful to teachers. After examining computer uses in education, the articles describe new research and educational technology trends, and products and projects that got three teachers hooked on technology. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Reviews, Cooperative Learning
Technology: Step by Step.
Feil, Connie; Lovely, Gail – Instructor, 1995
Presents two articles: "Your In-Class Communication Center" and "New Software Programs." The first suggests three ways for teachers to use their word processing program to generate standard forms, produce a class newsletter, and create a homework checklist for each student. The second presents information on software programs (grade level, focus,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection
It's a Whole New World.
Novelli, Joan – Instructor, 1994
The article presents technology projects that provide real-life reasons for students to learn geography. A variety of online networks take students on online field trips, linking them with scientists, zoologists, archaeologists, and explorers. Other interactive software is available to simulate trips to various locations around the world. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, Creative Teaching