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Swank, Mike; Beimfohr, Kyle; Christy, Linda – Principal Leadership, 2012
Preparing for college requires behaviors and skills that must be learned along with academic content. In this article, the authors talk about a technology learning center for seniors that encourages independent learning, engagement, and responsibility. In the Avon Advanced Learning Center (AALC), located on the Avon campus, technology is used by…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Centers (Classroom), Educational Technology
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Oshima, Jun – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Examines how elementary school students improved their scientific discourse on a computer-networked database environment called Computer-Supported Intentional Learning Environments (CSILE). Results showed that system affordance specially designed for jointly written discourse in the discussion-note based (D-CSILE) configuration significantly…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Databases
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Saga, Hiroo – Educational Media International, 1993
Provides an overview of inservice teacher training programs in Japan, which have few links to formal distance education programs. Teachers' growing use of computer communications networks is reviewed as a self-teaching method, and future directions are suggested. (Contains nine references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Correspondence Study
Field, Cynthia E. – InCider, 1987
Describes a computer network that allows individuals to take credit courses from colleges and universities all around the United States using only a microcomputer and a modem. Discusses the registration procedure and the broad range of courses offered. (TW)
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Credits, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Peterson, Mark – System, 1997
Discusses the impact of computer networking on foreign language teaching and focuses on the competing claims made regarding the value of network-based language learning activity. A description of how internet-based activities operate in the classroom is included. (24 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Stubblefield, Harold, Comp. – 1985
These proceedings contain 15 papers presented at a conference that included three general sessions and concurrent sessions for task forces on international adult education, computers, research, instructional improvement, self-directed learning, human resources development, and theory building. Some papers appear only as summarized versions. Titles…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Comparative Education
Felix, Uschi – 1998
This document is intended for teachers and students who want to use the resources offered on the World Wide Web for second language instruction and learning. It assists in a comprehensive exploration of resources with different types of delivery, content, and level of interaction. The book is free of technical jargon, making insight into the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Dowler, Earl R.; And Others – 1995
The Higher Order Techno Thinking (HOTT) Program was developed by a group of graduate students, who were experienced teachers, at the University of New Mexico. The objective was to develop an environment in which independent research, curriculum integration, multicultural awareness, and technology application could be integrated into a general or…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks