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A Detailed Rubric for Assessing the Quality of Teacher Resource Apps
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Cherner, Todd; Lee, Cheng-Yuan; Fegely, Alex; Santaniello, Lauren – Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 2016
Since the advent of the iPhone and rise of mobile technologies, educational apps represent one of the fastest growing markets, and both the mobile technology and educational app markets are predicted to continue experiencing growth into the foreseeable future. The irony, however, is that even with a booming market for educational apps, very little…
Descriptors: Scoring Rubrics, Educational Resources, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with a Didactic Microworld: "objectKarel"
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Xinogalos, Stelios; Satratzemi, Maya; Dagdilelis, Vassilios – Computers and Education, 2006
The objects-first strategy to teaching programming has prevailed over the imperative-first and functional-first strategies during the last decade. However, the objects-first strategy has created added difficulties to both the teaching and learning of programming. In an attempt to confront these difficulties and support the objects-first strategy…
Descriptors: Programmed Instructional Materials, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Strategies
Beyond Computer Planning: Managing Educational Computer Innovations.
Washington, Wenifort – 1990
The vast underutilization of technology in educational environments suggests the need for more research to develop models to successfully adopt and diffuse computer systems in schools. Of 980 surveys mailed to various Ohio public schools, 529 were completed and returned to help determine current attitudes and perceptions of teachers and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Young Children and Technology. Beginnings Workshop.
Elkind, David; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Presents four articles on the use of computer technology with young children: "Computers for Infants and Young Children" (David Elkind); "Using Technology to Enhance Early Learning Experiences" (Kirsten Haugen); "Creative Use of Technology with School-Agers" (Ina Lynn McClain); and "Evaluating and Selecting Software for Children" (Charles…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Technological Alternatives to Actual Dissection in Anatomy Instruction: A Review of the Research.
Zirkel, Jessica B.; Zirkel, Perry A. – Educational Technology, 1997
Reviews the limited research on computer software alternatives to actual dissection in biology instruction. Concludes that research should include larger more representative samples; higher priority on psychometrically sound instrumentation; a paper-based comparison group; a design that carefully considers attitude; and practical measures to…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
Interactive Multimedia in the Music Classroom.
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Mobley, Edward D. – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Illustrates the possibilities for teaching and learning music materials using interactive multimedia. Uses HyperCard as a model to discuss how interactive media works and suggests some possible applications. Briefly describes some authoring programs. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Computer-Assisted Career Guidance: General Issues Bibliography.
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Sampson, James P., Jr.; Reardon, Robert C. – 1994
This unannotated bibliography is intended to assist practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and system developers in identifying and locating sources of information on the design and use of computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems. The aim of this effort is to improve the availability and quality of career and educational services to…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Career Information Systems, Career Planning