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Edwards, Clarence M., Jr. – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
Classes taught over computer networks (the Internet) will remake today's high schools. Education on demand is becoming a "virtual reality" for regular, homebound, hospitalized, and less motivated students. Reassigning disobedient, unwilling students to an off-campus computer communications lab will significantly improve attendance,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Classroom Environment, Computer Networks, Distance Education
Miller, W. Wade; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1995
Includes "Perspective on Rural Education" (Miller); "You Want Them to Learn What?" (Jones); "Rural Education" (Baker, Burns); "Metnet" (Frick); "Rural Education and Training in Egypt" (Swan, Aly); "Mentors, Youth at Risk, and Rural Education Programs" (Wingenbach); "Designing…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Education, Civics, Computer Networks
Richman, John A. – Media and Methods, 1994
Describes how innovations in educational technology contribute to motivation and achievement in the Berkshire Union Free School District (New York), a public school for at-risk students. Highlights include classroom presentation stations, examples of student multimedia projects, and state and federal recognition for the school. A list of producers…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Educational Innovation, Educational Technology
Friedman, Jo Elise; Kephart, Dean – Computing Teacher, 1989
Describes a program developed in Chino Valley (Arizona) schools that integrates computer technology into the curriculum to support heterogeneous grouping of students while providing special assistance for at-risk students. Highlights include the instructional management system, the role of teachers and support staff, and the role of the computer…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Jensen, Eric – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes the Knowledge Gateway Project at Wenatchee (Washington) High School, which combines computer technology with a problem-solving approach to teach communication and information processing skills to at-risk students. Networked Macintosh workstations are described; and the use of electronic mail to communicate both within a local area…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Balajthy, Ernest – 1989
In its second year of operation (1988-1989 academic year), the Electronic Writing Center (EWC) of the Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey has expanded its capabilities and the amount of service it provides to at-risk students through the Computers in the Curricula Project. Major changes include: (1) increased numbers of classes and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, High Risk Students
Mageau, Therese – Electronic Learning, 1990
Discusses the advantages of integrated learning systems (ILS)--i.e., networked computers running broad-based curriculum software with a management system that tracks student progress--and describes their evolution from programs primarily for Chapter 1 "at-risk" students to distributed networks for use by all students. Guidelines for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware
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Knapczyk, Dennis R. – Educational Media International, 1993
Describes an inservice program to improve the skills of school personnel who work with at-risk students that was set up as a collaboration between teachers in elementary and secondary public schools and Indiana University. The use of audiographics, coursework delivery, supervision of practicum projects, and the benefits of the approach are…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College School Cooperation, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs
Peck, Kyle L.; Catello, James P. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes ways in which instructional media and educational technology can be used to improve the attitudes and interest of at-risk students to help keep them in school. Topics discussed include curriculum development; hardware; software; flexible programs for dropouts; and programs for homebound students that use telecommunications networks. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware
Ross, Steven M.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Describes a tutoring system using a computer network between sixth graders and Master of Arts in Teaching candidates. Notes each student and teacher had access to a computer at home and at school. Develops the tutoring model and discusses the outcomes of the first year. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Harbour, J.; And Others – 1990
The purpose of this handbook is to provide background and teaching recommendations for instructors who will be remotely conducting Reserve Component training using asynchronous computer conferencing techniques. The recommendations in this handbook are based on an international review of the literature in distance learning and experience gained…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Course Organization
Ryan, William C., Ed. – 1989
The papers presented at the 1989 National Educational Computing Conference focused on ways of using technology to improve educational quality. Topics of the 50 papers and more than 120 abstracts provided in these proceedings include applications of artificial intelligence and the development of expert systems; authoring systems; using the computer…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
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Riel, Margaret – Education and Urban Society, 1992
Describes a cooperative-learning technique that uses a computer network and involves cooperation among teams separated by physical and social distances. Teachers' messages and students' work illustrate positive features of network connections for inner-city classrooms that are at-risk because of academic, physical, or economic conditions. (RLC)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Kjelgaard, Peggy A.; Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1994
This last in a series of articles on at-risk students highlights Professional Development Schools, restructuring teacher training programs, and integrating modern technology. Topics discussed include university-school collaboration that integrates theory and practice using fieldwork; telecommunication networks; distance learning labs; and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education