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Download full textJanuszewski, Alan – 1994
This study focuses on the thoughts and activities of James D. Finn and examines the influence that these thoughts and activities had on later events and outcomes in the field of educational technology. Finn aimed to upgrade the status of audiovisual education to a professional field of study and endeavored to change the name of the field to…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Automation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Philosophy
Wayne State Univ., Detroit, MI. Coll. of Education. – 1998
Instructional Technology (IT), as a discipline, is young and still evolving. However, an IT program that reaches the age of 50 is considered by most to be old. The IT program at Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan) has achieved this status. Its history reflects not only the history of the University and the College of Education, but even…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Educational Development, Educational History
Peer reviewedKaput, James J.; Thompson, Patrick W. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1994
Discusses the interactions between technology and research in mathematics education, including computer-assisted instruction, role of technology in learning, use of computer environments to study students' mathematical concept formation, research methodologies, interactive technologies, and lack of technology-related research in the "Journal…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedMyers, Robert J.; Burton, John K. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Defines hypermedia and related terminology and provides an overview of the history of the development of hypertext, hypermedia, and associated technology. Discusses implications of use of hypermedia in education, such as possible change in the structure of the classroom and the role of teachers. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media
Peer reviewedCollis, Betty; Anderson, Ron – Computers in the Schools, 1994
A historical background and current assessment of computer uses in education is presented with specific emphasis on student achievement in computer literacy and international applicability of objectives from stage two of the Computers in Education Study (COMPED). The COMPED Study involves a cross-cultural examination of how information…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedTweddle, Sally – English in Education, 1997
States that questions about the role of the teacher, the function of the computer, as well of the nature of pupils' learning when using IT (information technology) are now better understood than 15 years ago. Shows how publications from the National Association for the Teaching of English (Great Britain) reflect the emergence of the field of…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedLeasure, Robert W. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Gives an overview of past, present, and future developments of computer use in Soviet education. Emphasis is on new legislation permitting increased interaction between eastern and western parts of the globe which would allow information sharing. Joint partnerships would aid in the manufacturing of computers in sufficient numbers for use in…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
