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Novelli, Joan, Ed. – Instructor, 1993
Two articles discuss changes that are making technology useful to teachers. After examining computer uses in education, the articles describe new research and educational technology trends, and products and projects that got three teachers hooked on technology. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Reviews, Cooperative Learning
Knapp, Linda – 1989
The Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) research project provides classroom sites with equipment, ongoing support, and training, enabling educators to discover the potential of networked learning environments. ACOT networks link together technology from Apple IIe computers and Image Writer printers, to Macintosh II systems, synthesizers, laserdisc…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
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Yelland, Nicola – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Explored the performance of primary school children in Logo programming tasks while they worked in one of three gender pairs (girl, boy, or boy-girl). Found no considerable differences in performance based on gender. Results suggest that what distinguished performance was the application of metastrategic processes--the most effective solutions…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
Willing, Kathlene R., Ed.; Girard, Suzanne B., Ed. – 1990
This guide for using computers in the whole language classroom provides teachers with practical ideas for the use of computers to promote group interaction and cooperative learning, including: (1) software webs to assist theme development; (2) pre-computer activities to motivate students; (3) computer activities to develop software competence; (4)…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Selection
Ketterer, Kimberley; Giannone, Darby – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Examines the uses of technology at Yujin Gakuen, a public elementary-level Japanese language immersion school located in Eugene, Oregon. Discusses goals that can be achieved through cooperative learning and instructional technology use, equipment and software, areas in which technology training and integration takes place, the role of educators,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Educational Technology
Baron, Lois J.; And Others – 1992
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of both ability grouping and cooperative training on microcomputer learning at the upper elementary level using both drill and practice and tutorial software programs. A total of 263 grade 5 and 6 students participated in the study. Half of the group was trained on cooperative interpersonal…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Chan, Marsha – 1997
This paper describes the use of collaborative writing software and simultaneous electronic chats in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class. Most ESL students have little experience using word processing software, and most have no keyboarding experience. Using electronic chat sessions assists ESL students with sentence construction, vocabulary…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Software
Byers, Patricia Longwell – 1992
This practicum was designed to assist the personnel of a middle school in becoming aware of the potential educational benefits of computers and computer networks (specifically, local area networks, or LANs). An introductory presentation concerning the importance of technology in education was followed by 10 inservice training sessions. The classes…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
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Clements, Douglas H.; And Others – Young Children, 1993
Reviews the research illustrating the wide-ranging benefits of open-ended computer programs such as LOGO. Considers the ways in which these programs develop young children's subject-matter knowledge and problem-solving and socioemotional competencies. (BB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Taylor, Robert P.; Budin, Howard R. – 1992
Based on findings that poorer schools tend to use computers mainly for drill work, while richer ones often use them for other purposes, such as supporting research and creativity, this project aimed to increase the understanding of how to best support teachers in inner-city schools. The project worked intensively with teachers from two inner-city…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Michalak, Karen A. – 1997
This program was developed and implemented to enhance multimedia training to optimize multimedia usage in the classroom and reduce negative behaviors in a target group of middle school and high school science students in the exceptional student education (ESE) classroom. Exceptional student education provides alternative education for disruptive…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Computer Software
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Bayliffe, Janie; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Presents five examples of how technology can be integrated into Family Math nights. Activities involve graphing, managing money, developing mental mathematics skills, developing deductive and spatial reasoning, and using tangrams to explore patterns and spatial relationships. Includes a list of software publishers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education