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Peer reviewedPan, Alex C. – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Discussion of teacher involvement in integrating technology into their curriculum focuses on a field-tested plan that helped teachers learn to apply technology via classroom action research. Explains the technology-based action research model that uses Bloom's taxonomy framework for planning, and describes the courses on computer applications and…
Descriptors: Action Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedHatfield, Mary M. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Beliefs about mathematics of 26 junior and senior high school students were explored using interviews conducted before and after exposure to problem-solving software. A concept model of subjects' general beliefs about mathematics and their relationships was developed. Data analysis did not indicate any change in beliefs about mathematics following…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Beliefs, Courseware, Interviews
Peer reviewedCory, Sheila – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discusses changes that have occurred in educational computing since 1983 and considers leadership needs for the future. Hardware and software are discussed; approaches to computers in the curriculum are reviewed; and developmental stages in involving a school district with computer use are explained, including the role of leadership at each stage.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedWillis, Jerry – Computers in the Schools, 1992
Discusses reasons for the slower acceptance of educational technology in the humanities. Highlights include teacher training; support staff skills; software development; lack of equity in funding for hardware and software; technology diffusion; and a description of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model, a comprehensive model of change in education.…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Courseware, Educational Change, Educational Finance
Peer reviewedMason, George E. – Computers in the Schools, 1987
Describes four models of the psychological process of reading, and relates them to computer technology. The physiological process of reading printed text from a display screen is discussed, including spacing, the configuration of letters, vision problems, and lighting and glare. The quality of computer printouts is also discussed. (41 references)…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Peer reviewedFitzgerald, Gail E. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Examines a design model for hypermedia materials and gives direction in the development of course support materials for teacher education. Describes design guidelines for matching hypermedia activities to instruction goals and presents results of pilot test conducted in support of methods. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
