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Aisha Abdulmohsin Al Abdulqader; Amenah Ahmed Al Mulla; Gaida Abdalaziz Al Moheish; Michael Jovellanos Pinero; Conrado Vizcarra; Abdulelah Al Gosaibi; Abdulaziz Saad Albarrak – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2022
The COVID-19 epidemic had caused one of the most significant disruptions to the global education system. Many educational institutions faced sudden pressure to switch from face-to-face to online delivery of courses. The conventional classes are no longer the primary means of delivery; instead, online education and resources have become the…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Teaching Methods, Online Courses
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Needham, Richard – School Science Review, 2013
Examples of the use of various kinds of mobile information technology are explained for use in the classroom or laboratory. Individual or group work can make use of such devices, avoiding the need to move the class to a computer room or wait for a turn to use a computer in the laboratory. Many different applications are available. This article…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Handheld Devices, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education
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Rezaei, Alireza; Katz, Larry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
Introduces the Inventive Model, a constructivist approach to conceptual change, as a theoretical base for science instruction and for software development in science education. Highlights include the hesitancy of some school systems to implement computer-assisted science instruction, student misconceptions, and cognitive approaches to conceptual…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Constructivism (Learning), Courseware
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Banks, Alton J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1995
Describes the main features of this database of visual information about the applications, properties, and the chemical reactivity of the elements. The benefits of using this multimedia program include increased safety, decreased material costs, reduced volume of disposal products, and decreased preparation and cleanup time. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Databases
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Rieber, Lloyd P. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1992
Describes the Space Shuttle Commander software package, which utilizes the dynaturtle microworld to teach elementary and middle school students about Newton's laws of motion. Design considerations for computer-based microworlds that represent a compromise between the philosophies of constructivism and direct instruction are presented. (91…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Educational Principles
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Shepardson, Daniel P.; Britsch, Susan J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1996
Provides an overview of a Vygotskian perspective for learning from hypermedia. Utilizes a Microsoft Dinosaurs teaching-learning episode to pose questions concerning the use of hypermedia for learning of mathematics and science. (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Harper, Christopher – Computing Teacher, 1994
Describes mobile computer carts developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science that use IBM PS/2 computers and Personal Science Laboratory probeware. Activities using temperature probes for elementary and secondary school students are described, including greenhouse environments, ice cream/chemical reactions, probe races, motion studies, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Stinson, Joseph – Media and Methods, 1993
Discusses the use of educational technology for science and math instruction in elementary and secondary schools through conversations with six curriculum specialists and administrators. Highlights include the use of IBM and Macintosh hardware and software; hand-held computers; integrated learning systems; math workstations; computer simulations;…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Center for Learning Technologies. – 1984
Fourth in a series, this loose-leaf guide reviews resources for evaluating, selecting, and using software for teaching mathematics and science skills. Both commercial publishers and public domain sources are listed as sources of educational software. Sources of information on software selection are divided into journals and newsletters, books and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1983
This report reviews Apple computer courseware in business education, library skills, mathematics, science, special education, and word processing based on the curricular requirements of Alberta, Canada. It provides detailed evaluations of 23 authorized titles in business education (2), mathematics (20), and science (1); 3 of the math titles are…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
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Beare, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1992
Describes a spreadsheet system that enables students, teachers, and curriculum developers to use Microsoft EXCEL's database and graphics capabilities in the science classroom. System design goals are explained, examples of system applications are given, and possible future developments are discussed. (15 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Podany, Zita – 1990
This guide lists 21 software packages considered to be worthy of further consideration by other reviewing agencies and schools by a group of 12 computer coordinators from educational software preview centers and evaluation agencies. These software products have been selected as not being likely to appear in the reviews produced by major software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews
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Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Abstracts of seven selected papers from the 7th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference are presented. Papers are included on microcomputer-based labs, teaching science with robots, microcomputer software, problem solving, computer integrated math activities, and computer assisted mathematics. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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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
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Media Evaluation Service. – 1990
Two issues of this list (February and March 1990) contain reviews of courseware for kindergarten through grade 12. Entries are classified by subject or application, i.e., communication skills, math, science, social studies, health, and utility software. Information on each software package includes the title, publisher, copyright data, price,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
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