Describes some advantages of the early adoption of wireless, laptop, and personal digital assistant (PDA) technology. Provides examples of early adoption experiences in several school districts. Advantages include increased computer access, timesavings, and expanded curricular offerings. Also highlights potential cost savings involving, for…

Examines theoretical contexts for reading online and suggests links between theory, pedagogy, and student perspectives. (Author/VWL)

Discusses ways of achieving productive use of authentic language in a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environment. Concentrates on a particular area of CALL--parser-based CALL. Outlines two existing parsers for two CALL tools that support text production by encouraging learners to concentrate on the linguistic structure of a text…

Discusses the nature of instructional design and describes rapid prototyping as a feasible model for instructional system design (ISD). The use of prototyping in software engineering is described, similarities between software design and instructional design are discussed, and an example is given which uses rapid prototyping in designing a…

Explains a general theory of mathematical knowledge and its acquisition, and discusses the design of instructional computer use, including software, based on that cognitive theory. A programing language called ISETL is described, and preliminary investigations are presented on students' learning about sequences, convergence, and limits. (five…

Discusses intervention modules for use with computer software and describes the development of an intelligent advisor system, or help system, to aid a user in developing a conceptual data model using the entity-relation method and graphics software. Knowledge acquisition is discussed, and an example of an advisor intervention is given. (49…

A group of 13 articles discusses agricultural education in the 1980s. Includes a view from Washington, recollections of national leaders, and reactions from a secondary vocational agriculture teacher, state supervisor, and teacher educator. (JOW)

Introduces concepts in support of technology having potential to revitalize alcohol education efforts. Sees Bandura's self-efficacy theory as offering direction for reconceptualizing design of prevention programs and measurement of program effects. Describes computer-assisted instruction program integrating computer-assisted instruction and…

Describes an attempt to "teach" computer software Spanish so that it could be programed to "understand" commands given it in Spanish for use in a Spanish-vocabulary database. (CB)

Discusses the need for improved methodologies and tools to guide the design and development of interactive technology-based instructional materials. Topics discussed include mental models; knowledge representation; knowledge analysis and acquisition systems; the effectiveness of instructional transactions; strategy analysis systems for…

Notes that proponents of writing across the curriculum may find a partner in the proliferation of computers on campuses. Points out that discussions about how to teach effectively with computers provide a new incentive and focal point, reinforcing the principles of sound writing pedagogy. (SR)

Knowledge-based expert systems used as job aids or job coaches can cut the amount of training time significantly and reduce training costs. (SK)

Explains how using computers allows adults to learn basic skills in new ways and to avoid reliving experiences with frustration, failure, and humiliation that they may have endured as children in school. Includes advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of computers in instruction. (JOW)

Compares differences in achievement, homework time, and attitudes between college students using computer-assisted instruction to complete accounting homework and those completing traditional homework problems. Findings reveal no significant difference in achievement or time spent on homework. Students using computers, however, had more positive…

One way to entice students into high school journalism courses is to integrate desktop publishing (via microcomputers) as a vehicle for type-setting, design, and pagination of school publications. Desktop publishing also saves time, cuts costs, and provides vocational training. (MLH)