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Sargent, Mark – TECHNOS, 1997
Discusses the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), which was founded to explore how computers, telecommunications, and multimedia technologies can be used to help revitalize education. Describes their documentary film, "Learn and Live," that shows how innovative teaching combined with effective uses of technology is creating…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Documentaries, Educational Improvement
Howley, Craig B.; Howley, Aimee – Phi Delta Kappan, 1995
Systemic approaches like outcome-based education can't accommodate the common good of rural areas; rural scholars are rightly skeptical of "the one best system" and supporting technologies. Educators should also question new technologies (distance education, computer-assisted instruction, and telecommunications) promising an even more…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Dyrli, Odvard Egil; Kinnaman, Daniel E. – Technology and Learning, 1994
This first article in a five-part professional development course designed for educators using technology focuses on how to gain access to the appropriate technology. Highlights include the minimum level of resources needed; planning; setting goals; professional growth; administrator support; and obstacles to using technology successfully. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Objectives
Norton, Priscilla – Educational Technology, 1992
Discussion of technological innovations in education focuses on the potentials of the microcomputer as a classroom instructional method. Programing, computer literacy, software applications, and problem solving are suggested as ways to incorporate computers into the curriculum, and examples of applications of computers in elementary and secondary…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Russell, James; Sorge, Dennis – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1999
Describes a training program for facilitators that prepares them to conduct six teacher workshops throughout the school year on technology integration, including software evaluation, appropriate types of technology, and authentic assessment techniques. Research results show that teachers' computer anxiety decreased, and their computer use and…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
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Hawkridge, David – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Discussion of the introduction of computers into African countries for social and economic purposes focuses on the use of computers in schools in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Topics discussed include obtaining hardware and software; training needs; the adoption process; teacher attitudes; and possible futures of computers. (54 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers