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Second Literacy and Software Crisis.
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Fay, Gyula; Szucs, Ervin – Education and Computing, 1988
Discussion of problems in computer assisted instruction focuses on poorly written software and the role of computer programing. Use of computers without programing knowledge is discussed, and pragmatics is emphasized as the discipline needed to supplement syntax and semantics in the field of computer science. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Software, Instructional Effectiveness
The Impact of Evaluation through Classroom Trials on the Design and Development of Educational Software.
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Cox, Margaret J. – Education and Computing, 1989
Discusses the effectiveness of classroom trials as a method of providing feedback in the development process for educational software. The impact of formative evaluation on the development of computer-assisted learning (CAL) by a team is discussed, criteria for software selection are described, and steps toward successful implementation are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Criteria, Feedback
How to Make the Best Use of Limited Computer Resources in French Primary Schools.
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Parmentier, Christophe – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses computer science developments in French primary schools and describes strategies for using computers in the classroom most efficiently. Highlights include the use of computer networks; software; artificial intelligence and expert systems; computer-assisted learning (CAL) and intelligent CAL; computer peripherals; simulation; and teaching…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Six Years of Computer Penetration into Primary Education: The Case of Israel.
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Millin, Daniel; Barta, Ben Zion – Education and Computing, 1991
Introduction of microcomputer technology into Israeli elementary schools in the 1980s resulted in a need for national policy for teachers' education and support, guidelines for computer-assisted instruction and staff development, and planning for equipment budgets and standards. This paper focuses on issues of integration of educational…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Planning, Educational Technology
An Experiment in the Use of Computer Algebra in the Classroom.
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Thomas, P. G.; Rickhuss, M. G. – Education and Computing, 1992
This study examined the effectiveness of a computer algebra system in teaching secondary school mathematics. Pre- and posttest results and time on task were compared for students receiving conventional instruction and those receiving computer-assisted instruction using an enhanced version of muMath, a standard computer algebra package. (four…
Descriptors: Algebra, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction
Computer Education in Developing Countries: Facing Hard Choices.
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Oliveira, Joao Batista Araujo e – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses the adoption of computer technology for use in education in developing countries. Topics discussed include criteria for technology adoption; costs; instructional effectiveness; cost effectiveness; the concept of computer literacy; meeting job market demands; educational improvement; computer education policies; hardware and software…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software