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Morris, J. Richard; Bass, Barbara D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes a summer graduate level course at Virginia Commonwealth University for mathematics teachers. Notes that the purpose of the course was to allow the teachers access to software usable in their classrooms, and to have teachers program in BASIC and use word processing programs. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Nichols, Lois Mayer – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted to investigate the influence of home computer ownership and use on the achievement of second- and fifth-grade students in a programing curriculum. The use of LOGO and BASIC programing curricula is discussed, and results are compared to those from an earlier study. (20 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Analysis of Covariance, Analysis of Variance
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Carswell, Linda; Thomas, Pete; Petre, Marian; Price, Blaine; Richards, Mike – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2000
Compares the experiences of a group of Internet students to those of conventional distance learning students in the same Computer Science course at the Open University (United Kingdom). Discusses learning styles; background questionnaires that included computer use, email experience, programming, education, and attitudes; learning outcomes;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Kirk, James J. – Simulation & Gaming, 2004
The author's gaming-simulation course at Western Carolina University has been 30 years in the making. Its structure, content, and instructional methods are heavily influenced by the author's professorial aspirations and experience in the use of simulations. In this brief article, the author shares some of his early use of educational games and…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Simulation, Computer Games, Instructional Design
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Randall, Michael H.; Zirkle, Christopher J. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
There is a growing trend within secondary and post-secondary institutions to offer information technology (IT) certification programs as instructional vehicles to provide students with viable skills needed by the workforce, to satisfy state skill standards, and to prepare students for post-secondary IT studies. The use of IT certification programs…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Information Technology, Certification, Vendors
Harris, Diana, Ed.; Bailey, Regenia, Ed. – 1995
This volume of proceedings reports on innovations, trends, and research in computer uses in education across a broad range of disciplines. Papers, as well as summaries of presentations, classroom demonstrations, panel discussions, projects, and other sessions, are provided in chronological order. Topics covered include using technology to create…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Morton, Allan – 1996
Integration is based on the assumption that computers should be an integral part of the learning process, both for servicing curriculum needs and as an object for study. The integration of computers into everyday classroom activity has proved to be more slow and difficult than expected, creating the notion that there are incentives enhancing the…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Abraham, Solomon T. – 1997
The Mathematics and Computer Science Learning Center (MLC) was established in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina Central University during the fall semester of the 1982-83 academic year. The initial operations of the MLC were supported by grants to the University from the Burroughs-Wellcome Company and the Kenan Charitable Trust Fund.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Mathies, Bonnie K. – 1994
Authentic assessment directly examines student performance on worthy intellectual tasks. The student determines the topic, the time allotted, the pacing, and the conditions under which the examples are generated. Authentic assessment is labor intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. Technology can provide the means for students to reflect on…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
CEDEFOP Flash, 1994
A 1993 study compared trends in the structure of qualifications for occupations related to the installation, management, and maintenance of computer networks in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Staff involved in networks required specialized new skills related to feasibility and design, installation,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Muzio, Jeanette A. – 1992
At the University of Victoria (British Columbia), computer mediated communications have been used since 1988 in the delivery of distance education in the Certificate Program in Computer Based Information Systems. From 1988 to 1990, a university mainframe computer was used as the host for communications, but since 1990, the host has been a personal…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Barton, Regina V. – 1993
This instructional guide for teachers introduces the Macintosh computer for classroom use, and "The Writing Center," a program to create documents. Information for using the computer and the program to create teaching aids and instructional materials and to instruct students in program use is included. A curriculum outline is provided in…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Harapnuik, Dwayne; Montgomerie, T. Craig; Torgerson, Carla – 1998
This paper describes "The Internet: Communicating, Accessing & Providing Information," a University of Alberta (Canada) credit course which is delivered over the Internet. The purpose of this course is to help students understand what the Internet is and to learn to use Internet tools. The paper: (1) discusses the primary development…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education
Easter, Diane – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for use by community college instructors and administrators in implementing a data communications networking course. A student course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required text, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class schedule. A…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science
Texas Computer Education Association, Lubbock. – 1988
The theme of this computer education conference was "Technology across the Curriculum." These proceedings include papers on the application of educational technologies in school administration, business education, computer science education, mathematics, science, social studies, English and language arts, elementary education, gifted and…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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