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Peer reviewedHeller, Rachelle S. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Reviews current literature in the fields of computer science and education that is related to the structure and use of hypermedia; discusses discovery and incidental learning; examines the nature of the environment and of the learner; describes implications for the design of hypermedia-assisted instruction (HAI); and suggests further research…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Discovery Learning, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedLambrecht, Judith J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Discusses the use of microcomputer applications software in education, reviews the literature involving studies on the development of problem-solving skills and on the instructional use of spreadsheets, and describes a project for secondary school students using spreadsheets that provides cognitive support. (Contains 35 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedBeard, Charles H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Discusses the positive transfer of computer-related skills to new computer tasks and reviews transfer-related literature to provide recommendations to facilitate better transfer of students' skills from introductory computer classes to future needs. Topics addressed include course goals, user interfaces, problem solving, and software. (Contains 60…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Course Objectives, Courseware
Peer reviewedMcCoy, Leah P. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Examines research on computer-based mathematics learning in the context of constructivist learning and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. The reviewed studies examined the effectiveness of computer software in the three categories of programming, computer-assisted instruction, and mathematical tools. Future research is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedReed, W. Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1996
Reviews the research on computer use in English language arts, predominantly writing, since 1987. Highlights include writing-process theory; learner control theory; zone of proximal development; word processing; composing process software; the Writing to Read program; and future research and directions. Contains 93 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, English
Peer reviewedLazarowitz, Reuven; Huppert, Jehuda – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a study of high school students that investigated the impact of computer-assisted learning (CAL) integrated with classroom-laboratory instruction versus classroom-laboratory work alone on students' achievement and mastery of science process skills in a microbiology course. Posttest scores are compared and the curriculum integration of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
