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Preparing Elementary Pre-Service Teachers from a Non-Traditional Student Population to Teach with Technology
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An, Heejung; Wilder, Hilary; Lim, Keol – Computers in the Schools, 2011
This article documents the development of a two-stage curriculum intended to improve elementary teacher candidates' understanding of technology integration. Most students in the program came from low-income districts and lacked technology experience. The first stage of the curriculum consisted of a prerequisite basic technology skills course…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Nontraditional Students
Research and Instructional Technology: What We Have and What We Need.
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Willis, Jerry – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Following a discussion of the research-to-support-theory (RTST) model and problems with its use in research on computer-based instruction, the instructional development (ID) model is proposed. Definition, design, development, and dissemination stages of the ID model are described. Advantages of this model, particularly the inclusion of expert…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Educational Research, Educational Technology
The Design, Development, and Implementation of LUDA Virtual High School
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Vrasidas, Charalambos – Computers in the Schools, 2003
The purpose of this paper is to present the Large Unit District Association virtual high school (LUDA-VHS) project and discuss its design, development, and implementation. A model developed at the Center for the Application of Information Technologies for designing online classes will be presented and discussed. The focus of the paper will be to…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Online Courses, Information Technology, Distance Education
The Visual Arts and Information Technology in the Classroom.
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Loveless, Avril M. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Examines the educational effectiveness of information technology in K-12 visual arts within the framework of medium, culture, and teacher role. Notes that a philosophical understanding of the contribution technology can make needs to be supported by practical planning and the organization of appropriate activities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Uses in Education, Culture, Educational Planning
An Aid to Curriculum and Computer Integration: Prototypes for Teachers.
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Smith-Gratto, Karen; Fisher, Mercedes M. – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Suggests that one way to simplify computer integration in schools would be to provide examples of computer activities that are combined with other classroom activities for teachers to use in the same way as the activity books that teachers are comfortable with using. Presents two examples where objectives required by the school district are listed…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Description of a Web-Driven, Problem-Based Learning Environment and Study of the Efficacy of Implementation in Educational Leader Preparation
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Mayer, Christine; Musser, Dale; Remidez, Herbert – Computers in the Schools, 2002
A Web-driven problem-based learning environment and instructional system was conceived and developed to study the marriage of the problem-based learning instructional method and Web technologies for instructional delivery of educational administration content material. The project described herein was undertaken to examine the efficacy of…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Educational Environment, Educational Technology, Educational Administration
Preventing Impulsivity in the Classroom: How Computers Can Help Teachers.
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Bornas, Xavier; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Illustrates how computers can assist teachers in preventing impulsivity and foster the cognitive and metacognitive development of students. Discusses theoretical aspects of impulsivity and learning difficulties; software for improving self-regulated learning, in particular the VISPRO (Visualizing Processes) project; and teacher education needs,…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software