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Goode, Mike – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a successful school model that is piloting computer hardware and software while reviewing and modifying classroom strategies and instructional techniques. Discusses the purpose of the school and a typical day of instruction. Lists results for the fifth and sixth grades. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Burney, James D.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses Alabama's attempt to provide computer aided instruction in remedial and initial instruction. Describes the program's funding, obstacles, and mileposts. Lists five phases for program development of competency software. Notes that 125 mathematics and five reading programs are available. (MVL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Schweitzer, Harriet – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a project in a New Jersey elementary school in which computers are being actively used in various facets of the curriculum. Provides recommendations on how to set up similar programs. Explains some of the uses of the word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities in instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Jones, Preston K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Discusses Florida's remediation program that was mandated by the Educational Accountability Act in light of the use of computer-assisted instruction. Cites several studies which question the relative effectiveness of such instruction on boys and girls. Argues that mathematics remediation programs could be enhanced through the use of computers. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Rumford, John – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes South Carolina's Governor's Remediation Initiative (GRI), an instructional management system that links diagnostic tests and teaching modules for use by high school mathematics and reading laboratories. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Bitter, Gary G. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a program developed to provide a solution to the problem of a lack of qualified mathematics teachers. Discusses the use of a microcomputer-based program to offer undergraduate students a self-paced alternative to traditional mathematics instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Oman, Paul W.; Willson, Debra – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes the development of a curriculum design model for computer education in grades K-8. Discusses the method used in producing the model and includes the composite of objectives that were produced in the study, along with suggestions for implementing the model at the local school level. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design
Melmed, Arthur; Lesgold, Alan – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Reports on a meeting held at New York University to discuss ways of improving the productivity of mathematics and science education in the United States using educational technology. Addresses several of the views reached by the participants of the conference. (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
