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The Development of a Web-based Literacy Learning Environment: A Dialogue between Innovation and Established Practices.
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Zhao, Yong; Englert, Carol Sue; Chen, Jing; Jones, Su Chin; Ferdig, Richard E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Describes the development of a Web-based literacy learning software application called Technology Enhanced Learning Environment on the Web (TELE-Web) that was developed based on an existing literacy program for elementary school students with mild disabilities. Explores how technology is affected by literacy practices in educational contexts.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware, Educational Environment
Structured Computer Learning Activities at School and Participation in Out-of-School Structured Activities.
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Hecht, Jeffrey B.; Dwyer, David J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Examines the relationship between student participation in structured activities and academic success at school; discusses the use of computers in schools; and describes a study that investigated 220 students in 3 high schools to determine relationships between participation in structured activities and successful computer use in school. (Contains…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Collateral Benefits of an Interactive Literacy Program for Grade 1 and 2 Students.
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Ross, John A.; Hogaboam-Gray, Anne; Hannay, Lynne – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2001
This study examined the collateral effects of WiggleWorks, an interactive literacy program, in two settings: a cohort study comparing random samples of grade 1 and 2 students before and after software implementation, and a longitudinal sample tracing students from kindergarten to grade 1. Showed increases in computer use, skills, and…
Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware
Developing Computer Aided Instruction Systems for Microcomputers.
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Price, John A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Discusses microcomputer systems and networks and presents some economic considerations for their use in education. Highlights include the design of computer assisted instruction (CAI); the development of appropriate software; organization of lesson material; authoring systems and languages; and a checklist for designing or installing a CAI system.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Computer Laboratory Specialists in Elementary Schools.
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Lieber, Joan; Cosden, Merith – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Describes results of a survey that was conducted to determine qualifications and roles of computer lab specialists in elementary schools. Integration of computer lab use and classroom instruction is discussed, the effect of microcomputers on student outcomes is examined, and the answers of the specialists are compared with those of classroom…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Correlation
Rationale for Construction of Microcomputer-Based Evaluation Subsystems.
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Palumbo, David B.; Reed, W. Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1989
Discussion of the use of microcomputers in education focuses on the use of microcomputers for evaluation purposes. A study that collected performance data on both college students and the evaluation instrument is described, reliability and validity of the test are discussed, and the use of microcomputers to redesign instructional systems is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction