Dimension analysis is promoted as a technique that promotes better understanding of the role of units and dimensions in mathematical modeling problems. Dimensional analysis is shown to lead to interesting systems of linear equations to solve, and can point the way to more quantitative analysis. Two student problems are discussed. (Author/MM)

The perennial debate over whether mathematics should be taught by mathematicians or engineers looks increasingly anachronistic in the light of technological change. Suggests that it is more instructive to examine the potential of technology for changing the relationship between mathematicians and engineers, and for connecting their respective…

The six chapters of this theme issue provide an overview of empirical content analysis, ranging from classical to computer-assisted content analysis as they relate to educational research. The contributions to this volume show that content analysis can be used to analyze data that constitute reactions to stimuli introduced in the study. (SLD)

A workshop to assist Trinidad and Tobago home economics teachers in developing a rationale for computers in their classrooms stressed access to knowledge, global communication, and the need for critical thinking. Evaluation by 55 participants indicated they gained insights into the capabilities of computers; 73% wanted more hands-on workshop…

Presents an approach aimed at enhancing learning by matching individual students' preferred cognitive styles to computer-based instructional (CBI) material. (Author/CCM)

Repetitive strain injuries are often discussed in a workplace context, but seldom in relation to learning. However, increased computer use in educational settings make this a significant problem and more research in this context is needed. (SK)

Describes how course management software systems that ease professors' administrative workload are becoming easier to use, as well as more expensive. (EV)

A study of 54 technology education majors and 35 other education majors found the following: 84% of technology and 91% of other majors owned computers; there was little difference in computer use by major or class level; technology majors used drafting and presentation graphics significantly more; and differences were more related to age than to…

This paper advances a framework for architecting usability properties in the e-learning instructional design process. To understand the framework for architecting usability properties into the e-learning instructional design process, the following have been defined: instructional design process, e-learning instructional design process, usability…

Pine Crest School is not a technology school. It does not have a specific technology track; however, it maximizes the use of technology to deliver the curriculum from PK to 12. For more than six years, the students have used laptop computers. For the past four, it has had all Grade 6-12 students using our wireless network. It has implemented a…

Recently, the popular press has pointed to increasing evidence of misuse and abuse of emerging technologies in U.S. schools. Some examples include using Web sites to intimidate or threaten students, downloading music illegally from the Internet, plagiarizing information using the Internet, using cellular phones during class time, and playing games…

This brief article discusses the new technologies that may be available in 2020 that will impact the field of education. The author believes that the new educational themes will be "flexibility" and "autonomy", and the new technological theme will be "transparency". Topics discussed include genetic technology, pharmacological technology, digital…

Previously, D. H. Robinson and G. Schraw (see record 1995-11458-001) found that advantages of graphic organizers (GOs) over outlines disappeared when testing was delayed. However, D. H. Robinson and K. A. Kiewra (see record 1996-12932-001), using a longer text and several displays, found that delayed testing was detrimental for outlines. In 2…

Voice Communications are critical for the proper functioning of primary, secondary and higher education environments. At the K-12 level, teachers and staff must be able to communicate with each other between classrooms and the school office. Also, teachers often need to communicate between schools within a district as well as with the district…

Monica Adams, head librarian at Robinson Secondary in Fairfax country, Virginia, states that librarians should have the technical knowledge to support projects related to digital video editing. The process of digital video editing and the cables, storage issues and the computer system with software is described.