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Barlow, Michael – 1987
A discussion of computer use for teaching English as a second language (ESL) at the college level examines what computers can do in and outside the classroom and why ESL teachers should become acquainted with them. It begins by defining the various tools and tasks of the computer, including word processors, instructional courseware, database…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Ross, Tweed Wallis, Jr.; Bailey, Gerald D. – 1996
Selecting and using technology for the classroom is an enormous responsibility for teachers. This book helps educators of K-12 decide which of the many available technologies are right for them. It presents and develops five learning methods based on specific technological devices and practices. These methods include teacher-centered learning with…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Ediger, Marlow – 1997
In school districts throughout the country, computer literacy is considered a top educational goal, however, too few administrators, teachers, and parents understand what the term really means. The computer plays two roles in schools: information resource--as a complement to books, magazines, video, and other media; and self-contained teaching…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
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Luna, Carl J.; McKenzie, Joe Mac – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997
Outlines the wealth of opportunity provided by electronic media applicable to political science instruction. Reviews CD-ROM text supplements, tutorial packages, and databases. Briefly summarizes online sources and websites including the CIA World Factbook, Congressional Quarterly, United Nations gopher, and Supreme Court rulings. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources
Florida State Council on Aging, Tallahassee. – 1993
This resource booklet was prepared to assist literacy projects and community adult education programs in determining the technology they need to serve more older persons. Section 1 contains the following reprinted articles: "The Human Touch in the Computer Age: Seniors Learn Computer Skills from Schoolkids" (Suzanne Kashuba);…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
Massey, Nancy – 1998
The report documents some of the uses of computers and computer software in North Carolina adult basic skills and literacy education programs. It includes articles on: the role and activities of the North Carolina Literacy Resource Center; a hosiery industry initiative to provide computer-assisted vocational English-as-a-Second-Language training;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques