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Direct linkWaite, S. J.; Wheeler, S.; Bromfield, C. – Computers and Education, 2007
In this article, we report the observed differential uptake and use of computer programs and activities of seven boys and girls of high, medium and low attainment in a classroom in the UK where over 40 children aged 10 and 11 have a networked PC on their desk all day and every day. We observed the detail of what happened in the small space between…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Education, Individual Differences, Information Technology
User Oriented Techniques to Support Interaction and Decision Making with Large Educational Databases
Hartley, Roger; Almuhaidib, Saud M. Y. – Computers and Education, 2007
Information Technology is developing rapidly and providing policy/decision makers with large amounts of information that require processing and analysis. Decision support systems (DSS) aim to provide tools that not only help such analyses, but enable the decision maker to experiment and simulate the effects of different policies and selection…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Decision Support Systems, Decision Making, Information Technology
Mooij, Ton – Computers and Education, 2007
In "contextual learning theory" three types of contextual conditions (differentiation of learning procedures and materials, integrated ICT support, and improvement of development and learning progress) are related to four aspects of the learning process (diagnostic, instructional, managerial, and systemic aspects). The resulting…
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Foreign Countries, Research and Development, Learning Theories
Chan, Liz M. Y.; Jones, Ann C.; Scanlon, Eileen; Joiner, Richard – Computers and Education, 2006
This paper concerns the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in music classrooms, with the focus on the secondary school music curriculum in the United Kingdom. In particular, it reports on a study of learners in a UK school using software designed to support practical music skills. The paper begins by briefly raising and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Music Education, Information Technology
Peer reviewedGorny, Peter – Computers and Education, 1991
Discussion of the introduction of information science and technology into West German public schools focuses on the teacher education needed to support it. The West German education system is explained, the teacher education system is described, computer hardware and software are discussed, and approaches to in-service teacher training are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Information Science
Peer reviewedHammond, Nick; And Others – Computers and Education, 1992
Reports on the outcome of a seminar that addressed issues relating to the use of information technology (IT) in universities in the United Kingdom. Results of three surveys of faculty attitudes toward the use of computers in teaching are discussed, and directions for courseware development and for institutional support are suggested. (13…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Foreign Countries
Markett, C.; Sanchez, I. Arnedillo; Weber, S.; Tangney, B. – Computers and Education, 2006
Interactivity in the classroom is reported to promote a more active learning environment, facilitate the building of learning communities, provide greater feedback for lecturers, and help student motivation. Various definitions of interactivity exist in the literature, alternately focusing on the participants, structure and technology. The "PLS…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Student Motivation, Teacher Student Relationship, Telecommunications
Peer reviewedRostron, Andrew; And Others – Computers and Education, 1994
Discussion of whether information technology can play a significant role in improving the quality of life for people with severe learning difficulties focuses on a study in the United Kingdom that investigated the use of customized hypermedia and a speech synthesis system with an individual who has severe communication problems. (Contains 10…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBlackstock, Julia; Miller, Larry – Computers and Education, 1992
Explores children's systems of combining drawing, talk, and writing (i.e., symbol-weaving) with traditional media and with new information technology. Social aspects of writing are discussed, and new information technology is examined, including clip art software, word processing, graphics, color, hypermedia, CD-ROM, and microworlds. (23…
Descriptors: Childrens Art, Color, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
