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| TechTrends | 7 |
Author
| Descy, Don E. | 2 |
| Bitter, Gary G. | 1 |
| Buckley, Pamela K. | 1 |
| Carlstrom, Dick | 1 |
| Crow, Linda W. | 1 |
| Ekhaml, Leticia | 1 |
| Higgins, Norman | 1 |
| Quinlan, Laurie A. | 1 |
| Rossberg, Stephen A. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHiggins, Norman – TechTrends, 1989
Reviews evaluation standards that are used to assess the quality of projected graphical displays, and discusses their use in evaluating graphs created with computer graphing programs. Design standards for projected graphs are explained, and examples of three types of graphs are shown. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedDescy, Don E. – TechTrends, 1995
Explains how to retrieve graphics that are available on the World Wide Web and add them to a Web page using a word processor that can save documents in an ASCII (American Standard Code Information Interchange) text format and a new version of Netscape. A list of various, unrelated Internet resources is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Text
Peer reviewedDescy, Don E. – TechTrends, 1995
Discusses ways to locate information on the Internet. Highlights include LISTSERVs; files to download, including text, graphics, software, sounds, and animations through Archie; locating files on a Gopher via Veronica; the World Wide Web; and electronic mail addresses. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedEkhaml, Leticia – TechTrends, 1994
Describes easy-to-use, easy-to-learn dedicated graphics packages for developing slide presentations shown directly from computers. A general description of the features of five packages and suggestions for software selection are provided. A sidebar provides graphics tips, such as the use of color, typefaces, and formatting, for developing…
Descriptors: Color Planning, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Peer reviewedCrow, Linda W.; Buckley, Pamela K. – TechTrends, 1988
Discusses the use of the Training and Assessment System (TAS), a software program designed to analyze teacher behavior and interaction between teachers and students. A TAS program is described which was conducted at the Houston Community College System to help instructors analyze their classroom interaction; tables depicting the report generated…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Community Colleges, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Peer reviewedCarlstrom, Dick; Quinlan, Laurie A. – TechTrends, 1997
Describes the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in elementary and secondary school classrooms to analyze neighborhoods, cities, and regions. Discusses GIS software, databases, graphing data, and spatial analysis, and includes an example of a project for secondary school students investigating the local economy for summer jobs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedRossberg, Stephen A.; Bitter, Gary G. – TechTrends, 1988
Describes the Microcomputer Infusion Project (MIP), which was developed at Arizona State University to provide faculty with the necessary hardware, software, and training to become models of computer use in both lesson development and presentation for preservice teacher education students. Topics discussed include word processing; database…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
