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See, John – Computing Teacher, 1994
Considers new roles for information technology in educational transformation. Topics discussed include the rise of digital information; school restructuring and outcome-based education; changing the role of teachers; changing what and how students learn; and changing the management of student assessment. (LRW)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
Hannah, Larry – Computing Teacher, 1987
Discusses database searching as a method for developing thinking skills, and describes an activity suitable for fifth grade through high school using a president's and vice president's database. Teaching methods are presented, including student team activities, and worksheets designed for the AppleWorks database are included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Processes
Ross, Patricia – Computing Teacher, 1995
Discusses the use of telecomputing in classrooms. Topics include telecomputing goals; use of the Internet; language arts and music FTP (file transfer protocol) sites; social studies FTP sites; science Telnet sites; social studies Telnet sites; skill building and learning processes; and instructional design. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, File Transfer Protocol, Instructional Design
Vockell, Edward L. – Computing Teacher, 1990
Discussion of how to integrate computers into the classroom focuses on seven principles of instruction: (1) mastery learning; (2) overlearning and automaticity; (3) cooperative learning; (4) monitoring student progress; (5) immediate feedback; (6) learning styles; and (7) classroom management. Guidelines for using computers to support the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Rawitsch, Don – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discussion of the use of computerized databases in classroom instruction focuses on problem solving skills, student attitudes toward computers, and learning processes. A study of eighth graders is described that tested hypotheses involving the comparative analysis of data, and its implications for curriculum development and instructional methods…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Databases
Wetzel, Keith – Computing Teacher, 1991
This continuation of an earlier article that described computer-based speech recognition products focuses on future hardware and software predictions. Highlights include effects that speech input/output could have on teaching language arts in elementary and secondary schools; changes in thought processing factors; use by the physically…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1988
Describes five studies on educational computing: (1) word processing and writing processes in colleges; (2) simulations and problem solving for learning disabled high school students; (3) social interaction and problem solving in children using Logo and drill and practice programs; (4) computer access and flowcharting in programing instruction;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curiosity, Drills (Practice)
