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Why 3D Print? The 21st-Century Skills Students Develop While Engaging in 3D Printing Projects
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Trust, Torrey; Maloy, Robert W. – Computers in the Schools, 2017
The emergence of 3D printing has raised hopes and concerns about how it can be used effectively as an educational technology in school classrooms. This paper presents the results of a survey asking teachers from multiple grade levels and subject fields about the impact of 3D projects on student learning. Teachers were asked about the kinds of 3D…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Printing, Technology Uses in Education, Technological Literacy
Supporting Critical Thinking in Interactive Learning Environments.
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MacKnight, Carol B. – Computers in the Schools, 2001
Investigates the use of critical thinking in different educational applications and in different types of learning environments. Discusses active reading; the Knowledge Integration Environment that promotes problem solving skills; the potential of Web communication tools to promote critical thinking; and instructionally relevant communication…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Critical Thinking, Educational Environment, Interaction
Integrating Technology in a Geometry Classroom: Issues for Teaching.
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Pokay, Patricia A.; Tayeh, Carla – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Based on a college-level geometry course, presents practical suggestions for integrating exploratory computer applications into the mathematics classroom. Reveals that students need more experimental time with technology to reduce anxiety, and assessments need to be developed and implemented to tap the outcomes of problem solving and higher level…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Discovery Learning
Analogical Reasoning: A Cognitive Consequence of Programming?
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Zirkler, Dieter; Brownell, Gregg – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Undergraduates in a computer literacy class were pretested on analogical reasoning skills. One section then received LOGO programing instruction, and the other section received nonprograming instruction on computer uses in education. Posttest results indicated that analogical reasoning skills development is a consequence of LOGO programing and…
Descriptors: Analogy, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
Problem Solving Software.
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Gore, Kay; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Five articles describe improvements in instructional software designed to enhance problem solving skills. Issues addressed include problem solving software to implement curriculum goals; problem solving theory and writing theory; software for elementary and secondary school science instruction; software for mathematics instruction; and cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
An Investigation of the Processes of Seventh Graders Creating Multimedia Documents.
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Fan, Huey-Ling; Orey, Michael – Computers in the Schools, 2002
Addresses the implementation of a constructivist approach to using multimedia technology in two advanced language art classrooms in a public middle school seventh grade class. Discuses the development of management, technical, research, and problem solving skills, and placing final projects on the Web to give students a sense of audience.…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Constructivism (Learning), Grade 7, Language Arts
Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives to Problem Solving.
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Sherman, Thomas M.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Five articles explore various theoretical aspects of problems and problem solving skills. Highlights include strategies to learn problem solving skills; knowledge structures; metacognition; behavioral processes and cognitive psychology; erotetic logic; creativity as an aspect of computer problem solving; and programing as a problem-solving…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures
Computer Programming: A Medium for Teaching Problem Solving.
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Casey, Patrick J. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Argues that including computer programming in the curriculum as a medium for instruction is a feasible alternative for teaching problem solving. Discusses the nature of problem solving; the problem-solving elements of discovery, motivation, practical learning situations and flexibility which are inherent in programming; capabilities of computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education
Research on Computers and Problem Solving.
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Burton, John K.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Eight articles review and report on research involving computers and problem solving skills. Topics discussed include research design; problem solving skills and programing languages, including BASIC and LOGO; computer anxiety; diagnostic programs for arithmetic problems; and relationships between ability and problem solving scores and between…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Arithmetic, Computer Assisted Instruction
Computing and Information: Steering Student Learning.
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Hoelscher, Karen – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Describes the Minnesota Education Computing Corporation (MECC) Computing and Information Collection, a collection of software products for students in grades 4-12. These products are designed to support individual course content objectives and introduce and practice information literacy skills. Curriculum applications in language arts,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Database Management Systems