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Withrow, Frank B.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Explores recent technological advances and their effects on the education of the handicapped. Indicates that scientific breakthroughs never intended as aids to the handicapped have been adapted to remove their limitations and that some inventions designed to improve the quality of life for most people offer disadvantages for handicapped persons.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Disabilities, Microcomputers
Christieson, M. L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Systems that receive signals from weather satellites are now available to educational institutions at affordable prices. An engineer who designed one of these systems specifically for education describes how they are being used for instruction in growing numbers of schools worldwide. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Education
Bozeman, William C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1979
Presented is a primer providing the distinction between computer-assisted instruction and computer-managed instruction (CMI), as well as application notes on how CMI contributes to cost-effective achievement of individualized instruction and enhanced student learning. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Individualized Instruction
Ritter, Craig – Technological Horizons in Education, 1979
Wiring the city of Irvine provided a community-wide education network through a student-controlled, interactive two-way TV system. Adding computer-based education will afford Irvine a first in combined information and education service. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Television
Melmed, Arthur S. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes technologies applicable for educational use, including computers, calculators, video storage, and word processing devices among others. Applications of the new technologies to basic skills in reading and comprehension are given. Three goals for the 1980s resulting from new information technologies are suggested. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Technology
Scigliano, John A.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Describes a system which emulates a face-to-face classroom where groups of students can participate online using standard low cost personal computer hardware at the student's location. Provides an overview, rationale, assumptions, design problems, and limitations of the program. Discusses alternative uses and evaluation of the technique. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Gardner, John – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Describes and explains three varieties of information technology (IT): academic IT, vocational IT, and cross-curricular IT. Discusses teacher education and the use of IT. Provides recent trends in IT development in education. (MVL)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
