Though popular among children outside of school, Dutch teachers often struggle to offer technology integrated activities in the kindergarten classroom. Because involving teachers in development of technology integrated activities can support their implementation, this study examines teachers in the role of re-designing such activities. Two case…

Argues that classroom microcomputer use should be examined within the process of classroom instruction and describes several dimensions that the teacher instructional decision-making perspective suggests as criteria for evaluating whether classroom instruction using microcomputers is pedagogically sound: teacher instructional goals, curricula,…

Discusses the systems thinking approach that uses microcomputer-based simulations and modeling to enhance teaching and learning activities in middle school and high school instruction. Particular focus is placed on the Systems Thinking and Curriculum Innovation Network project, part of a longitudinal study managed by Educational Testing Service.…