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Thomas, David A. – Educational Technology Review, 1995
Discusses classroom uses of scientific CD-ROMs. Highlights include the effect on students, including stimulating interest and promoting scientific thinking; compact disc technology; sources of CD-ROMs, including NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration); obtaining CD-ROM data using the Internet; and an example of elementary students…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Elementary School Science, Internet
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Nicholson, Danny – Education in Science, 1996
Discusses the use of the Internet in the classroom. Presents a project on renewable energy sources in which students produce web pages. Provides the web page address of the project completed by students. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education
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Guertal, E. A.; Hattey, J. A. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1997
Presents both positive and negative aspects of using the Internet as a teaching tool. Offers suggestions for overcoming some of the negative aspects. Discusses ways to tailor searches to age level, proper equipment to improve student access, the need for careful planning and observation, and possibilities for instructor training in Internet use.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
Laughon, Sally; Kurshan, Barbara – MultiMedia Schools, 1996
Describes how some K-12 teachers became moderators of educational telecommunication projects, and presents results of a survey of 100 moderators about their roles. Reviews types of networks that provide online learning environments: electronic bulletin boards, Internet lists, World Wide Web, and networks. Tables list expressions that describe…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Development, Educational Environment, Educational Technology
Axelson, Mary – Electronic Learning, 1996
Provides answers to questions that educators have about networking. Highlights include functions of a network; effect on instruction and administration; connecting to the Internet; the most common kind of network; decision making; smart shopping; costs; and the future for school networking. (AEF)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Networks, Costs, Decision Making
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Bishop, Michael P.; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Contends that the rapid proliferation of computer technology is dramatically improving geographic instruction. Describes how instructors can identify and access easily Internet resources using Mosaic software. Concludes that these diverse and informative materials can be used in a wide variety of pedagogical tasks. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Offutt, Elizabeth Rhodes; Offutt, Charles R. – 1996
This book provides guidelines on how to use the Internet, discusses the educational benefits of the Internet, and includes several activities in seven subject areas for grades K-6. The book is divided into two parts: "Entering a New World" and "Integrating Internet Resources Throughout the Curriculum." The first part provides a…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
Natal, Dottie – 1998
Recent increases in the speed and accessibility of computers and networks have made it possible to administer tests on-line. On-line assessment can be conducted in a controlled setting, such as a testing center, or distributed over local area networks or the Internet to libraries and student homes, allowing students the flexibility to complete…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Networks, Computer Software
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O Tuathail, Gearoid; McCormack, Derek – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1998
Considers educational challenges and opportunities for universities offered by sociotechnical networks, such as the Internet. Uses the case of a course on globalization to outline some practical possibilities for using the Internet to facilitate critical thinking. Suggests that geography educators need to develop a technoliteracy that…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking
Serim, Ferdi; Koch, Melissa – 1996
This book addresses the educational benefits of connecting to the Internet and shows how various educators use Internet features to support their curriculum goals. It is divided into three parts. Part 1, "Inspiration and Innovation," provides an introduction and presents inspirational stories of educational networking projects. Part 2,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
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Medina, Pedro J. – 1995
This document contains the final report and manual from Project Network, an experimental learning program that allowed adult literacy learners to interact via the Internet. The classes consisted of instruction in the following areas: basic keyboarding, simple networking techniques, accessing America Online, sending and receiving electronic mail…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Basic Skills
Garfield, Gary M.; McDonough, Suzanne – 1996
This book, designed for grades four through eight, is a telecommunications resource that reviews and defines essential Internet terms, looks at critical goals of telecommunications, explains the role of the Internet as it relates to the curriculum, and provides teachers and students with a "road map" to electronic information for each of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Miller, Susan; Knowles, Kyle – 1997
This practical book integrates coverage of the writing process and various types of academic and professional documents with explanations and examples of using computers to enhance the process and produce effective documents. The book's four parts move from the individual writer who is using a computer to create a document to exchanges of data and…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Computer Networks, Computers, Creative Writing
Lindroth, Linda – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Provides a table of web sites and site descriptions corresponding to specific articles in this issue. Topics include grocery store math, math olympics, and marine education. (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Jody, Marilyn; Saccardi, Marianne – 1996
Intended to help teachers explore the instructional use of computers meant for books and literature, this book describes how to organize classrooms for an online project, how to create a community of readers in the classroom, and how to teach children to talk about books. It also discusses such practical needs as computer equipment, staff…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction
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