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Kennedy, Michael J.; Romig, John Elwood; VanUitert, Victoria J.; Rodgers, Wendy J. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2020
There are multiple pathways for students with and without disabilities to learn new vocabulary terms. However, the number of empirically tested and validated multimedia options is surprisingly limited. In this study, researchers tested a commercially available app (InferCabulary) to evaluate the impact on vocabulary performance of fifth-grade…
Descriptors: Courseware, Vocabulary Development, Grade 5, Elementary School Students
Twu, Ming-Lii – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to employ the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students as taxonomy to classify educational mobile application (app) software into seven categories and empirically examine the influence on students' technology literacy. A purposeful sample of fifth grade core subject…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Technological Literacy, Influence of Technology
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Penn, Irma – History and Social Science Teacher, 1988
Studies effectiveness of using computer simulation in a fifth grade social studies class. Concludes that a computer simulation can be used as an adjunct to teaching and that one computer may be used as effectively as many in the classroom. States that educators should use software that incorporates graphics, cuing, randomization, immediate…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computers
Craig, Dorothy Valcarcel; Stewart, Jaci – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Describes a collaborative project involving third and fifth graders that focused on integrating computer technology into the earth science curriculum. Electronic research, telecommunications, science software, and an interdisciplinary approach are discussed; and a list of classroom resources and three worksheets are included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Earth Science
Cain, Lu – 1995
This practicum was designed to increase the use of computer technologies, which would enhance student learning outcomes. The primary goal was to improve the language arts skills of third, fourth, and fifth grade students by using specific software and related activities. A secondary goal was to raise teachers' computer comfort levels and skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware