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Morrison, Gary R.; Lowther, Deborah L. – TechTrends, 1998
Discusses the change from a teacher-centered approach when computers were first used in the classroom to a learner-centered approach. Highlights each of six articles presented in this special issue that explore the issues related to using the computer as a tool to learning with, rather than to learn from. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Development
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Price, Robert V. – TechTrends, 1996
Reviews Internet tools for online college-level guided study courses (a term synonymous with correspondence course) and discusses bureaucratic issues that must be dealt with. Presents a model for an online guided study course that maximizes the power of the Internet while ensuring that courses are effective and manageable. (AEF)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Computer Uses in Education, Correspondence Study, Distance Education
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Oliver, Kevin M. – TechTrends, 1997
An analysis of 79 K-12 Internet projects revealed seven common activities: pre-project activities; gathering information; sharing and communicating; data integration; constructing products; evaluating products; and demonstrating/teaching. Discussion includes learning models scaffolded and project difficulties/successes. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Rodriguez, Stephen – TechTrends, 1996
Discusses teacher proficiencies for technology use in K-12 education and presents strategies for attaining the targeted proficiencies. Highlights include technology integration; experience and knowledge construction; electronic communication; instructional materials selection; professional development; cooperative planning and activities; student…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Planning