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Brown, Kenneth – TechTrends, 1993
Describes benefits of integrating video production into high school curricula. Hardware requirements are suggested, including a camcorder, video cassette recorder, computer, software, converter, character generator, and editing machine; and typical video production projects are described, including a yearbook, documentaries, tutorials, music…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Portfolios (Background Materials)

Pratt, S. Meador – TechTrends, 2000
Discusses technology use in secondary education and how to integrate it into the classroom. Topics include developing a cadre of teachers who are comfortable using computers who can then help others; time factors; constructivism; computer laboratories versus classroom clusters; student research projects; finding appropriate Web sites; and block…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Guidelines

Reinartz, Tom, Jr.; Hokanson, Brad – TechTrends, 2001
The authors recount some challenges associated with teaching poetry to high school students and describe how an interactive software program to generate "found" poetry based on student input helped simulate dialogue about words and word choices. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education

Chavkin, Nancy Feyl; And Others – TechTrends, 1994
Describes a partnership that was formed to develop a fiber optic interactive network and its interface with the development of algebra curriculum and social services in the PATH (Partnership for Access to Higher) Mathematics project in Texas. Equipment connections, costs, and classroom layout are described; and social work components are…
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks

Paterson, Wendy A. – TechTrends, 1999
Describes an undergraduate college/high school integrated class in Buffalo State College's interactive classroom. This entry-level course was in study skills and reading, and was joined by interactive television to three urban, rural, and suburban high schools through Project Jump Start. Experiences show that the interactive classroom bridges…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education