Ways to combine the strengths of teacher and computer are suggested. Multiplication concepts and an algorithm for multiplication are taught in the same lessons. The computer is used as an electronic chalkboard to teach at a semiconcrete level. The computer program is included. (MNS)

Outlines a program for implementing the Logo computer language in the classroom. Presents five introductory lessons that can be used with upper elementary students and some introductory comments about planning. (SRT)

The Logo computer program is well-suited to gifted students' learning style characteristics (independence, fluency, persistence); learning style preferences (learning alone, use of tactile and kinesthetic senses, and sound in the learning environment); and teaching method preferences (independent projects, discussion, flexibility, and traditional…

Examines a number of language activities in educational software, noting that most focus on surface structure and conventions, thus closing off students' options rather than expanding them. Discusses how, by improvising with word processors, teachers can tailor activities to help students explore and reflect on their reading and writing…

Provides information gained from a survey of 129 university departments of journalism. Reports that most now use personal computers and video display terminals to teach editing and news writing. (FL)

Vignettes illustrate the effectiveness of a project providing computer-assisted instruction to three multiply-handicapped deaf high school students. Individual and group activities resulted in increased language skills, more positive attitudes, greater self-esteem and motivation, and improved peer interactions. Software programs are briefly…

Describes results of a study conducted to determine the factors that extension agents perceived as encouraging and discouraging successful instructional applications in extension programming. Results concerned how agents used computers, factors encouraging instructional application, factors discouraging application, recommendations for improving…

Considers possibility of developing a computer tutor around an explicit concept-learning theory derived from machine learning techniques. Some problems with using the focusing (and similar) algorithms in this role are discussed and possible solutions are developed. Design for a guided discovery learning system for tutoring concepts is proposed.…

An approach to help teachers understand the elementary constructs of the BASIC programing language and to begin writing simple programs is described. Short programs that illustrate educationally sound uses of computers in the classroom are used. A lesson scenario is given, with 10 program listings. (MNS)

Included in this section are brief articles on an algebraic puzzler, periodic decimal fractions with computers, and the arrow method of teaching logarithms. (MNS)

Provides abstracts of documents reporting computer applications in reading and language arts that have been entered in the ERIC system. (CRH)

One of the greatest challenges facing educators is how to reach each student despite varied abilities and learning styles within the classroom. Using multimedia to educate students with disabilities can be key to overcoming this challenge. Multimedia allows teachers to create original and customized projects for students with disabilities, and to…

The Secondary Analysis of TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study) Video Data study used TIMSS Videotape Classroom Study data and vPrism software to achieve methodological and substantive findings on teacher quality, instructional practices, and classroom interactions. It discussed methodological and technical issues arising…

The process of learning cooperatively improves the acquisition and retention of content and skills throughout the curriculum. This booklet provides information and tips on the use of cooperative learning in the classroom and how technology can be helpful. Tips for groupmaking, self-allocating roles, complementary information, conflicting…

Using multimedia improves the quality of case studies, especially their presentation of reality. Describes the development of multimedia case studies; an action model supporting particular didactic aims; and the experiences with a multimedia case study used in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Innsbruck (Austria). (PEN)