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Kelly, M. G.; Wiebe, James H. – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discusses the use of telecommunications in elementary and secondary education and gives examples of classroom activities relating to math and science that use online services such as America Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy; electronic bulletin boards; educational computer networks; electronic mail; and listservs from the Internet. (Contains two…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWilhelm, Jeffrey D. – English Journal, 1995
Explains how a teacher went about using hypermedia as a basis for inspiring student writing and research, first in the area of personality profiles and later in the area of different cultures. Defines hypermedia and reviews some of the rewards and problems. Argues that hypermedia can provide a format to encourage students to develop a literacy of…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedBallenger, Marcus – Childhood Education, 1992
Reviews three computer programs for the classroom: (1) Kid Pix, a graphics program; (2) GROUPwriter, for online conferencing for students in third grade and above; and (3) Just Grandma and Me, an interactive version of a Mercer Mayer story. (LB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedMinock, Mary; Shor, Francis – Computers and Composition, 1995
Notes that Interdisciplinary Studies Program faculty at Wayne State University devised courses and assignments using computer conferencing to create a collaborative, democratic, and nonauthoritarian learning community. Discusses an assignment based on the film "Grand Canyon" that encouraged students to take on roles of their racial and…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedIrvin, L. Lennie – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1999
Argues that networked classrooms offer a number of opportunities for effective writing instruction. Argues that shared discourse in the networked-computer classroom has three levels forming a continuum of interactivity: students sending messages "at,""to," and "between" each other. Offers classroom examples of each level of discourse. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Discourse Analysis
Download full textJody, 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
Peer reviewedHefte, Rachel – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Describes an educational project linking classrooms using telecommunications with a four-person bicycling team exploring Mayan ruins in Central America. Provides a historical overview of the Mayan civilization. Includes suggested activities and provides information on how to obtain lesson plans on the project. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedWilson, Jeri, Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Asserts that technology can be used in many ways to develop communication, understanding, and an appreciation of differences among children. Describes the use of electronic mail and interactive videodisks to teach about culture and cultural differences. Reviews commercial products on these topics. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Differences
