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Enhancing Children's Drawing in Design Technology Planning and Making
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MacDonald, Dougal; Gustafson, Brenda J.; Gentilini, Shannon – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2007
This research project involved viewing elementary children's (ages 8-10) design technology drawing through a theoretical perspective developed by analyzing professional drawing practice. The perspective places more emphasis on the generative aspect of drawing as well as on the use of different types of drawings at different stages of design. The…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Grade 4
Turtle Time Designs: Working with Patterns in LogoWriter.
Jordan, Tricia S. – 1993
This book helps individuals use Turtle Time Designs programs (i.e., a series of graphics program files to be used with LogoWriter) even if they have little previous experience with LogoWriter. The features of each program are carefully explained and are followed by step-by-step suggestions for teaching the lesson. Examples of the types of designs…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Education
Transforming Classroom Teaching & Learning through Technology: Analysis of a Case Study
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Bottino, Rosa Maria; Robotti, Elisabetta – Educational Technology & Society, 2007
The paper discusses the results of a research project based on the field testing of a course aimed at developing arithmetic problem solving skills in primary school pupils. The course was designed to incorporate e-learning techniques, including the use of ARI@ITALES authoring tools. These tools allowed the integration in the course of…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Problem Solving, Classroom Techniques, Arithmetic
Computer Based Techniques for School Bus Routing. Working Paper Series No. WP060690.
Osborne, Kimberly A.; And Others – 1990
This report details the data requirements and procedures used to develop new school bus routes for Six Mile Elementary School in South Carolina. The project examined the current routes of the school and applied computer based techniques to develop new routes given the existing bus stops. Bus routes were developed so that distance and travel time…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Distance, Elementary Education, Heuristics
Computer Graphics: Preferences by Gender in Grades 2, 4, and 6.
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Jakobsdottir, Solveig; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1994
This study examined preferences for computer graphics among elementary school students. Researchers constructed high female interest, high male interest, and equal interest pictures; then students rated their interest in them. Girls rated high female interest pictures highest and high male interest pictures lowest. The opposite was true for boys.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education, Grade 2
The Architecture of an Intelligent Multimedia CAL Software with the Expert System for Environment Education.
Okamoto, Toshio; And Others – Educational Technology Research, 1994
Describes multimedia CAL software with CAD/expert systems capabilities designed for use in environmental education for fourth- through sixth-grade children. The software is based on concepts of situated learning and knowledge constructivism, provides a learning environment that supports a student's decision making, and provides online feedback.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Constructivism (Learning)