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| Etter, D. M. | 1 |
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| Knapp, Linda | 1 |
| Pollard, James | 1 |
| Ritchie, Donn | 1 |
| Watt, Dan | 1 |
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Etter, D. M. – Engineering Education, 1986
Describes a senior-level course which teaches engineers to design and implement a large software project within a team structure. Management issues, technical issues, project phases, and examples of student projects are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education
Download full textKnapp, 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
Hunter, Beverly – Computing Teacher, 1985
Discusses typical uses of databases and data management programs in the classroom; provides a learning plan to teach students how to use databases; lists typical student projects using databases; and presents criteria to help educators choose appropriate database management programs for their classrooms. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Pollard, James – 1986
In October and November 1986, the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) sponsored a series of forums for elementary teachers to share ideas about the use of computers in the classroom. During the forums, each teacher took from 15 to 30 minutes to explain how he or she taught the lesson that was being shared. The informality of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Database Management Systems
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1985
Describes an innovative, tool-based high school computer literacy course that involves student use of productivity software to learn what computers do in the real world rather than programing. Several student projects, teacher qualifications and responsibilities, and the role of peer teaching are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedCacha, Frances B. – Social Studies, 1985
How microcomputers can be used in the elementary social studies classroom to teach and reinforce new concepts, to relieve teachers of a variety of time-consuming chores, and to motivate students to produce creative projects is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Ritchie, Donn; Dodge, Bernard – 1992
The reopening of a middle school in San Diego, California, provided a testing ground for a unique collaborative effort between the school faculty, a university department, and Apple Computer Corporation. The desire to infuse technology and cultural awareness across the curriculum led to the development of an interactive "microworld" game…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Educational Technology
