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Thornton, Michael G.; Thornton, Timothy R.; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Clark, Aaron C. – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2014
Technological advances continue to reshape the skill sets necessary for students to succeed both in the classroom and in the workforce. The ability to communicate information verbally and graphically can be viewed as a necessary skill that should be developed in a secondary technology education curriculum (Silva, 2008). This article outlines a…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Animation, Technology Education, Secondary School Science
Scott, Ian; Bell, Sue – 1985
Addressing the question of how computers can assist language development, this discussion paper presents a broad overview of the potential for computer use across the elementary school language arts curriculum. It begins by listing several questions that must be considered when assessing the usefulness of computers within the language curriculum,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Courseware
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Parmentier, Christophe – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses computer science developments in French primary schools and describes strategies for using computers in the classroom most efficiently. Highlights include the use of computer networks; software; artificial intelligence and expert systems; computer-assisted learning (CAL) and intelligent CAL; computer peripherals; simulation; and teaching…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
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Vanasco, Lourdes C. – 1990
This review of the literature describes a number of ways in which microcomputers are being used to improve instruction. A discussion of types of software being used in instructional settings focuses primarily on the use of word processing programs by both instructors and students in writing. Descriptions of types of computer software that may be…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
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Ediger, Marlow – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Lists criteria for selecting quality computer software. Describes tutorial, drill and practice, test scoring, and simulations as innovative uses of microcomputers. Establishes a need for the use of computers and courseware as learning opportunities. Defines significant vocabulary terms and concepts to promote literacy. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Ediger, Marlow – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Provides a behaviorist's approach to learning with the microcomputer. Considers the philosophy of dealing with computer learning including: drill and practice, using a word processor, problem solving, remedial work, simulations, tutorials, computer managed instruction, computer literacy, and inservice education. (MVL)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction