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Bowen, Mary Michelle – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The introduction of low-cost hand-held devices has provided K-12 educators with the opportunity to teach using virtual reality (VR). However, the efficacy of VR in K-12 classrooms for teaching and learning has not been established. Therefore, the purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the influence of virtual reality field trips…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement, Middle School Students
McCall, Jeremiah – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Despite the growing number of books designed to radically reconsider the educational value of video games as powerful learning tools, there are very few practical guidelines conveniently available for prospective history and social studies teachers who actually want to use these teaching and learning tools in their classes. As the games and…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Video Games, Educational Games, Computer Simulation
Foster, Aroutis N. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
Researchers question how and what students learn from commercial digital games. Using a concurrent mixed-methods approach, this study examined 30 students' construction of knowledge and skills while playing a commercial off-the-shelf game for 7 weeks. Quantitative data included students' background survey and pre- and post-assessments for…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Social Studies, Educational Games, Learning Processes
Mathews, James M. – English Teaching: Practice and Critique, 2010
The article presents a brief overview of the Neighbourhood Game Design Project, a studio-based curriculum intervention aimed at engaging students in the design of place-based mobile games and interactive stories using geo-locative technologies (for example, GPS enabled cell phones). It describes the three curricular components that defined the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Design, Curriculum Implementation

Roessler, Michael – Social Education, 1987
This article describes how an eighth grade class developed a computer-based social studies simulation on the Great Depression. Included are objectives for such development activities, a set of steps for guiding development, a discussion of potential difficulties and rewards, data on student reactions to simulation development, and information on…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Grade 8, Social Studies

Kendall, Diane; Budin, Howard – Social Education, 1987
This article presents an interview with Robert Taylor, a leading figure in educational computing. Among the topics covered are: (1) current developments in educational computing, (2) the changing role of teachers, (3) the resources computer technology will provide to social studies teachers, and (4) whether the probable future uses of computers…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Databases

White, Charles S. – Social Education, 1987
This article provides a diverse collection of examples of computer use in elementary and secondary school social studies. Names and addresses are provided for contacting many of the projects. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Databases

Lengel, James G. – Social Education, 1987
Describes three stages encountered by schools in efforts to join computer revolution, using developmental theories of Marx and Piaget. Typically use of computers begins by being province of one knowledgeable teacher, then moves to diffusion and subsequent disillusionment. Argues that transition directly to final tool-use stage may be best way for…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Developmental Continuity, Developmental Stages
Klenow, Carol – Instructor, 1992
Examines which skills students develop through social studies and how technology can help elementary students strengthen them. Important skills include understanding and using locational and directional terms and developing research, thinking, decision-making, interpersonal, and reading skills. Technology skill-builders include telecommunications…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education

Stevens, Lawrence – Social Education, 1993
Describes a variety of computer software programs and student activities utilizing the computer to help teach secondary social studies. Suggests using word processors, painting programs, and computer simulations for history and government courses. Concludes that successful use of computers in social studies instruction depends on the design of…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
van Hover, Stephanie; Van Horne, Meghan – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2005
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards identify the primary purpose of the social studies as helping "young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world." To sustain and improve our democracy, future…
Descriptors: Democracy, Social Studies, Inquiry, Democratic Values
Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Provides information and reviews of geography computer software classified as drill-and-practice, simulations, and databases. Includes title, publisher, hardware needed, suggested grade level, geographic area covered, content emphasized, and the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education

Schlene, Vickie J. – Social Studies Review, 1991
Presents a bibliographic listing of ERIC/ChESS citations on the use of technology in social studies. Includes studies on computer use to learn map skills, information on incorporating computer work into the classroom, and surveys of software programs and microcomputer use. Provides details for obtaining additional information. (DK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Describes several computer courseware packages designed to teach about the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution. Lists the title, publisher, required hardware, suggested grade level, type of program, price, and description of nine such programs. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Smiddie, Laura – International Journal of Social Education, 1990
Lists supplementary materials cited in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database that can help social studies teachers use computers effectively in the classroom. Provides
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
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