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Peer reviewedMoore, Penelope A. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1987
Provides a review of research on the use of computers in education. Concludes that the computer's ability to provide active learning with sustained attention and consistent feedback make it a useful teaching tool for a wide variety of subjects. Urges more research into the physical, social, and instructional contexts in which computerized…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Download full textde Mestre, Neville – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2004
Computers were invented to help mathematicians perform long and complicated calculations more efficiently. By the time that a computing area became a familiar space in primary and secondary schools, the initial motivation for computer use had been submerged in the many other functions that modern computers now accomplish. Not only the mathematics…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education
Elting, Susan; Bailey, Nell – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1987
For handicapped children the computer is a uniquely valuable tool. The increasing availability of assistive devices is opening up the magical world of computer technology to more and more handicapped children. (LHW)
Descriptors: Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities
Turner, Terilyn C. – Lifelong Learning, 1988
The author discusses current uses of computers in adult basic skills instruction. Compares three primary systems available for purchase in adult literacy instruction: (1) Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations (PLATO), (2) Computer Curriculum Corporation (CCC), and (3) Principle of the Alphabet Literacy System (PALS). Presents…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
Clarkson University provides each student with a Zenith microcomputer, the cost covered by tuition, eliminating many problems of computer availability and opening doors in the curriculum that were previously closed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Peer reviewedLough, Tom; Tipps, Steve – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Described are procedures for multiplying matrices using Logo. Examples of computer programming are included. (RH)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedYoder, Sharon; Moursund, David – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1993
The article explores some of the history that has led to the current emphasis on teaching educators to use computer applications without teaching the underlying computer programing or computer science, arguing that all teachers should receive some instruction in computer science and computer programing. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBrooke, Stephanie L. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1995
Provides evaluation of Cliffs' GRE StudyWare package (Bobrow, 1992). Discusses the educational implications of using Cliffs' approach, in addition to focusing on software considerations. Makes recommendations concerning Cliffs' method for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) preparation. (Author/LKS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedRiding, R. J.; Buckle, C. F. – Educational Psychology, 1987
Examines some of the research and development implications of classroom computer use for educational psychology. Considers the implications of further developments in tutorial uses, reading instruction, and facilitation of thinking. (RKM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedWilcox, Kimerly J.; Jensen, Murray S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1997
Poses some questions and practical answers to help teachers and students use computers effectively in science classes. Sample questions include: Does the increased use of computers in classrooms inhibit any student's progress toward scientific literacy? How do males and females respond differently to computer use in science classrooms? and How can…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Differences
Abbanat, Rob; And Others – 1994
The 49 short (one- or two-page) conference papers presented here document concern for the use of hypermedia and multimedia technology in education. Discussion includes the use of multimedia technology in various subject areas, programming languages, electronic books, intelligent tutoring systems, distance education, knowledge representation,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedFisher, Kathleen M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Describes the "SemNet" software and some of its uses as an educational and research tool, with emphasis on the similarities and differences between concept mapping and semantic networking. (PR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
Salpeter, Judy – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Examines the instructional potential of videodisc technology and provides an overview of the use of interactive video in the classroom. Includes listings of facts about interactive videos, video hardware descriptions, and information on currently available interactive video tutorials and simulations. (ML)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedBecker, Henry Jay – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
Data collected for the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (1989) within U.S. secondary schools revealed that computer usage more than doubled from 1985. Discussed are the regular and systematic uses of computers in the classroom and laboratories, the types of software used, and the goals for teachers using…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Objectives
Fishwick, W., Ed. – 1989
This book presents 16 papers on problems and innovations in postsecondary engineering education. An introduction discusses the major issues currently facing engineering education. Chapter 2 briefly reviews the papers which are grouped under topics. Three of thee papers comment on teaching non-technical matters and attitudes. Two papers point out…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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