Describes the "kids2kids Writing Circle," a national electronic writing project inspired by an elementary teacher who interested his students in writing by sending their work to another class electronically. Information on necessary equipment, how to participate, and how to register with the electronic mail network is included. (SM)

This study evaluated the importance of active student responding while using the microcomputer to deliver the contingencies of programed instruction. Results from 75 undergraduates found that students who covertly responded to frame blanks or were required to type frame answers performed better on a posttest than students who passively read…

Uses a variation of Hansen's surveyor problem to illustrate how exploring students' assumptions can lead to interesting mathematical insights. Describes methods that utilize self-stick notes and overhead transparencies to adapt computer software to specific classroom needs. (MDH)

Describes four computer-assisted teaching strategies for nonfiction (originally used for teaching fiction). (SR)

Studies two classrooms, one of which uses computers as a student tool for mathematics exploration and the other which utilizes the computer as a presentation tool. Concludes that technology utilization was tightly linked with the underlying instructional philosophy and approach. Contains 32 references. (Author/ASK)

Describes a powerful combination of technology and teaching in Orange County, Florida, that has raised the reading scores of struggling students by as much as two grade levels each year. The project features an interactive software system and a literacy workshop model. It strives to help students overcome two common problems: lack of reading…

Gives suggestions for how to monitor student revision processes in computer-assisted writing assignments that leave no "paper trail." Demonstrates the process of self-critiquing in writing five assigned papers, where writers move beyond many of the simplistic or unformed critical concepts that appeared in the first critiques. (VWC)

CD-ROMs (compact disc read-only memory) are useful in teaching health education, though there are very few available. The paper describes CD-ROM use in classrooms, examining enhanced individual learning experiences and focusing on CD-ROM use in health education. It also offers a listing of health-related CD-ROMs that are currently available. (SM)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a computerized interactive athletic training educational curriculum (IATEC) compared to traditional lecture. Undergraduate students with no formalized instruction in athletic training participated in traditional lecture, IATEC, or control groups. Following their education, students completed examinations. Although…

Examines past and current research in key areas concerning the use of distance education. They include: distance versus traditional education; why students are successful; importance of interaction; important cost to benefit factors; and use of distance education to effectively bridge cultural boundaries. Discusses how these findings can be…

Presents results of a study of postgraduate students who were asked to create Web pages using HTML in order to explore the relationship between matching and mismatching instructional presentation style (breadth-first and depth-first) with students' cognitive style (field dependence-independence) in a computer-based learning environment. Findings…

Provides a list of 25 ideas that will enrich reading and writing programs. These ideas include reading aloud, reading demonstrations, reading conferences, independent and shared reading, miscue analysis, guided reading, theme immersion, independent writing, author/illustrator studies, personal journal writing, letter writing, and publishing. (MOK)

Discussion of the paradigm shift regarding the instructor's role as facilitator focuses on an action research conducted in a graduate course in which the presenter employed teaching strategies that encouraged students to learn collaboratively and independently from the instructor. Explains the use of computer-based applications, including Web page…

Chronicles the development of a writing course into a G1 online course, which provides students with handouts and links to developmental education sites. Outlines the recommended processes for effective writing: prewriting, drafting, editing, and presenting. Provides links to the course Web site for others interested in adding an online component…

Describes an online approach through using a MOO, a computer program that allows students to share text-based virtual reality. The goal of the program was to build an environment that both enabled practice in the target language and sustained reflection on the processes of cultural production and reception. (Author/VWL)