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Lewis, Sharon – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1995
Describes a virtual museum tour project developed by Eastview Community School (Red Deer, Alberta) eighth grade students that used telecommunications and multimedia. Discusses the project's educational objectives, methods of collecting information, preparing hypertext documents, writing dialogue, the final presentation, and key components for a…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Grade 8
Mihich, Orlando – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Describes a science project at Booker T. Washington Middle School #54 (New York City) where seventh and eighth graders computed the Hudson River's water quality using ClarisWorks spreadsheets and MicroWorlds software. Students gained technology skills and public recognition, as well as scientific and environmental information. Includes sample…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Experiential Learning
Cross, Linda – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1995
Describes an eighth grade computer literacy course in which students used spreadsheet programs to illustrate statistics for classroom presentations. Discusses the use of color and animation in graphs, and the value of active participation using technology to increase student motivation, retention, and self-expression. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Class Activities, Color, Computer Graphics
