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Mitchell, Rebecca; DeBay, Dennis – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2012
Kids love augmented reality (AR) simulations because they are like real-life video games. AR simulations allow students to learn content while collaborating face to face and interacting with a multimedia-enhanced version of the world around them. Although the technology may seem advanced, AR software makes it easy to develop content-based…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Video Games, Simulation, Computer Software
Johnson, Doug – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2010
Web-based applications offer teachers, students, and school districts a convenient way to accomplish a wide range of tasks, from accounting to word processing, for free. Cloud computing has the potential to offer staff and students better services at a lower cost than the technology deployment models they're using now. Saving money and improving…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Software, Computers, Users (Information)
Kuhn, Matt; Dempsey, Kathleen – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2011
In 1999, Richard Lee Colvin published an article in "The School Administrator" titled "Math Wars: Tradition vs. Real-World Applications" that described the pendulum swing of mathematics education reform. On one side are those who advocate for computational fluency, with a step-by-step emphasis on numbers and skills and the…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Problem Solving, Mathematics Education, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Bull, Glen – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2005
Podcasting allows distribution of audio files through an RSS feed. This permits users to subscribe to a series of podcasts that are automatically sent to their computer or MP3 player. The capability to receive podcasts is built into freely distributed software such as iPodder as well as the most recent version of iTunes, a free download. In this…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Bull, Glen; Garofalo, Joe – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2006
In higher education, the number of computer projectors in classrooms has doubled every year for the past five years. A similar trend in K?12 education is occurring now that capable classroom projectors have become available for less than $1,000. At the same time, large-screen displays are becoming common in society; a trend being acceleration by a…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Projection Equipment, Computer Software
Goldberg, Laurence – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2006
In this article, the author details the use of electronic mail server in their school. In their school district of about 7,300 students in suburban Philadelphia (Abington SD), electronic mail list servers are now being used, along with other methods of communication, to disseminate information quickly and widely. They began by manually maintaining…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Information Dissemination, Parent School Relationship, Models