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Authentic Instruction in Laptop Classrooms: Sample Lessons that Integrate Type II Applications
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Barron, Ann E.; Harmes, J. Christine – Computers in the Schools, 2006
Laptop computers and Type II applications can provide powerful tools for elementary classrooms, especially if they are combined with authentic instruction. This article provides information and lessons learned from a laptop initiative in an urban elementary school. The goal of the initiative was to develop lesson plans and document techniques that…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Urban Education, Lesson Plans
The Presence and Purpose of Elementary School Web Pages.
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Ivers, Karen S.; Barron, Ann E. – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 1999
Examined Web sites from randomly selected elementary schools registered on Web66 to determine trends in elementary schools' presence on the World Wide Web from 1996 to 1998. Found that most educators use the Web to display school information. Few use it to increase students' communication skills, motivation toward writing, organizing and…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools
An Examination of the Relationships between Student Conduct and the Number of Computers per Student in Florida Schools.
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Barron, Ann E.; Hogarty, Kristine Y.; Kromery, Jeffrey D.; Lenkway, Peter – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Examines the relationship between computer use (numbers of computers used for instruction) in Florida schools and student conduct, focusing on these conduct violations related to schooling: assault/battery/robbery, breaking and entry/theft/vandalism, and disorderly conduct/fighting/harassment. Results revealed decreases in conduct violations with…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Crime, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
School Web Sites: Are They Accessible to All?
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Wells, Julie A.; Barron, Ann E. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2006
In 2002, the National Center for Educational Statistics reported that 99% of public schools had Internet access and 86% of those schools had a web site or web page (Kleiner & Lewis, 2003). This study examined accessibility issues on elementary school homepages. Using a random sample of elementary school web sites, the researchers documented…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Computer Uses in Education, Public Schools, Elementary Schools
A Vital Consortium: Working Together To Provide Technology Support for University Faculty.
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Lyskawa, Chet; Barron, Ann E. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1999
Describes the University of South Florida's Virtual Instructional Team for the Advancement of Learning, a program that combines the expertise of existing campus resources with the necessary services and support for faculty interested in technology-enhanced instruction. The program is a consortium of divergent academic units working together to…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, College Faculty, College Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
New Technologies for Education: A Beginner's Guide. Second Edition.
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1995
In the midst of an information explosion, it is increasingly important for educators and students to learn how to effectively use new technologies. Technologies impacting education are examined, including school LANs (Local Area Networks), the Internet, and multimedia, and the best use of these technologies in an educational setting is…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Technologies for Education: A Practical Guide. Fourth Edition.
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W.; Ivers, Karen S.; Lilavois, Nick – 2002
This book offers an updated look at the technologies that are impacting education. Designed for educators who are interested in the instructional applications of technology, the book provides information about current technology standards for students and teachers, as well as research related to the effectiveness of technology in education. It…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks
New Technologies for Education: A Beginner's Guide.
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1993
Designed for teachers, library media specialists, and educational administrators, this guide offers an objective overview of the full range of newer educational technologies. Presented in easy-to-understand terms, each chapter covers the advantages, disadvantages, and educational applications of one technology. Technologies covered are CD-ROMs,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Glossaries
New Technologies for Education: A Beginner's Guide. Third Edition.
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1997
This book offers an updated look at the technologies affecting education--including the World Wide Web, wireless local area networks (LANs), multimedia, and videoconferencing--and demonstrates how those technologies can best be used in an educational setting. For each type of technology, the book assesses advantages and disadvantages, educational…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Media