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Taylor, Bruce – Update on Law-Related Education, 1998
Supports the use of filtering software by parents, schools, and libraries as a least restrictive alternative to criminal prosecution to restrict the availability of pornographic materials on the Internet. Argues that filtering programs work well and do not make most of the mistakes attributed to them by detractors. (DSK)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Children, Civics
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Robin, Bernard; Miller, Robert – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1998
The Houston Consortium of Urban Professional Development and Technology Schools project, developed to prepare teachers for urban, multicultural classrooms is continuing its development of a telecommunications infrastructure for its members--faculty, teachers, staff and students from colleges, public schools, and regional educational service…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Consortia, Cooperative Programs
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Borden, Victor M. H. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
A discussion of new technologies and strategies for monitoring college student progress identifies four stages of developing information systems: (1) problem definition and systems specification; (2) data extraction and synthesis; (3) data analysis; and (4) dissemination. Some trends in use of data sources, analysis types, tracking capabilities,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Students, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
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Laws, Rita – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1996
A discussion of distance learning (DL) on the Internet outlines four steps in student use of DL on-line (self-education about DL, defining needs, choosing a program, finding and keeping resources and support), describes nine different DL applications on the Internet, and presents a bibliography of useful related books, journals, and software…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
Klinger, Mike – Teaching Music, 1995
Presents a piece-by-piece description of everything an educator needs for a one-computer music classroom. Provides detailed comparisons between the Macintosh and IBM compatible and gives current prices for all pieces of equipment. Defines and describes related software and provides some beginning instructional advice. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Munro, R. K.; Hillis, P. L. M. – History Computer Review, 1996
Describes three hypermedia databases designed to support secondary education classes in Scottish history. The databases contain mostly 19th-century census information with links to subjects such as fashion, education, and entertainment. Interactive interfaces allow students to create original research applications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Maule, R. William – Internet Research, 2000
This project established a metacognitive research and development framework (MRDF) and production process for the development of Web-based instructional science programming for early elementary and at-risk students. Mapped cognitive variables to metacognitive learning strategies for those variables, to metadata for the instructional design of the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Adams, Paul C. – Journal of Geography, 1998
Introduces "SimCity 2000," a computer simulation, as a tool for teaching urban geography. Argues that, combined with other activities, it can enhance computer literacy, geographical knowledge, and critical skills. Notes gender differences in students' previous exposure to the software; argues that instructors must consider this when…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation
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O'Hanlon, Nancy – Library Trends, 2001
Describes a distance education online information literacy course developed at Ohio State University libraries that used interactive tutorials, Web-based tests, and practice-oriented worksheets. Discusses course management software; measures of success, including performance on assignments, final grades, and student attitudes; communication…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Assignments, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
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Heragu, Sunderesh; Jennings, Sybillyn – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2003
In this paper, we describe aspects related to learning and learning assessment including pedagogy, cognition, pilot study and results from the study. This study is conducted for an educational module on "10 Principles of Materials Handling". This module along with another on "Analysis and Design of Integrated Materials Handling Systems" constitute…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Multimedia Materials, Facilities, Storage
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Schaffer, Scott P.; Douglas, Ian – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2004
A methodological framework for the delivery of knowledge, performance, and learning (KPL) systems is presented. The role of the KPL system is currently taken by learning management systems or learning and content management systems, and many of these systems facilitate the technical aspects of learning objects. However, they are still rooted in…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Technology, Internet
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Topper, Andrew – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2005
As more and more higher education programs are offered using Web-based learning environments, instructors need to better understand the implications of using BlackBoard or similar tools to maximize student participation and facilitate learning through rich, thoughtful discussions. This study explores student participation in electronic discourse…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Student Participation, Discourse Analysis, Educational Technology
Woo, Huay Lit; Wang, Qiyun – New Horizons in Education, 2005
Background: Many of the agent-based products available to education today have been largely confined to games and instructional media that are often produced commercially by non-instructional professionals. Most of them lack customizability and are difficult to integrate into individual subject curriculum. With more agent authoring tools available…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Education Courses, Formative Evaluation, Measures (Individuals)
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Bakker, Arthur – Statistics Education Research Journal, 2004
This paper examines ways in which coherent reasoning about key concepts such as variability, sampling, data, and distribution can be developed as part of statistics education. Instructional activities that could support such reasoning were developed through design research conducted with students in grades 7 and 8. Results are reported from a…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Grade 8, Cognitive Development, Sampling
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Beaulaurier, Richard L.; Radisch, Matthew A. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2005
In spite of the dramatic increase in the volume of information on computer technology in social work, very little has been written about how this technology might be incorporated into existing curricula. What is needed is an overview of how computers have been used in social work practice and in educational settings that can serve as a starting…
Descriptors: Teaching Styles, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Literature Reviews
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