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Dubinsky, Yael; Hazzan, Orit – Computer Science Education, 2005
This article presents a study that aims at constructing a teaching framework for software development methods in higher education. The research field is a capstone project-based course, offered by the Technion's Department of Computer Science, in which Extreme Programming is introduced. The research paradigm is an Action Research that involves…
Descriptors: Action Research, Research Methodology, Computer Software, Teaching Methods
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Tenenberg, Josh; Murphy, Laurie – Computer Science Education, 2005
This paper describes an empirical study that investigated the knowledge that Computer Science students have about the extent of their own previous learning. The study compared self-generated estimates of performance with actual performance on a data structures quiz taken by undergraduate students in courses requiring data structures as a…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Prior Learning
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Speitel, Thomas W.; Scott, Neil G.; Gabrielli, Sandy D. – Science Teacher, 2007
The Invention Factory is a nontraditional youth-based, after-school program in Honolulu that teaches information technology and mechanics to teenagers through interactive, hands-on projects that improve human computer interaction for individuals with disabilities. One objective of the program is to stimulate interest in science and engineering…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Programming, Disabilities, Career Education
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Peddecord, K. Michael; Holsclaw, Patricia; Jacobson, Isabel Gomez; Kwizera, Lisa; Rose, Kelly; Gersberg, Richard; Macias-Reynolds, Violet – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2007
Introduction: Few studies have rigorously evaluated the effectiveness of health-related continuing education using satellite distribution. This study assessed participants' professional characteristics and their changes in knowledge, attitudes, and actions taken after viewing a public health preparedness training course on mass vaccination…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Measures (Individuals), Programming (Broadcast), Internet
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Kaczmarek, Jerzy; Landowska, Agnieszka – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
In this article, an extension of the existing structure of learning objects is described. The solution addresses the problem of the access and discovery of educational resources in the distributed Internet environment. An overview of e-learning standards, reference models, and problems with educational resources delivery is presented. The paper…
Descriptors: Internet, Educational Resources, Distance Education, Educational Environment
Schloss, Gerhard A.; Wynblatt, Michael J. – 1994
As new users from the non-technical community are attracted to multimedia (MM) computing, it becomes necessary to design a convenient and easy-to-understand logical structure that facilitates data transfer from the MM data repository to MM applications. A recently introduced layered formalism, which describes MM applications in terms of the data…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Databases
Soska, Matthew – Directions in Language and Education, 1994
This report discusses advances in computer-based technologies that can be used for teaching limited English proficient (LEP) minority students. These technologies offer multisensory delivery, increased self-expression and active student learning, cooperative learning, communication skill practice, multicultural education, and enhanced motivation.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Codespoti, Daniel J. – 1994
This paper outlines a senior seminar, or "capstone" course, in computer science developed at the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg. It was intended that the senior seminar should differ in classroom format from other courses in the major. Course requirements include timed oral presentations, reading of science fiction in which…
Descriptors: Capstone Experiences, Computer Science Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Fox, Roy F. – 1997
Since 1989, Channel One has broadcast a 10-minute newscast with two minutes of commercials. In exchange for receiving the Channel One broadcast, schools promise that 90% of the students will watch Channel One for 92% of the time; that each program must be watched in its entirety; that a show cannot be interrupted; and that teachers cannot turn the…
Descriptors: Advertising, Childrens Television, Cognitive Processes, Educational Television
Wen, Xiaohong – 1996
This paper describes a computerized listening comprehension text created using an authoring system and designed for intermediate students of Chinese as a second language. The 12 lessons, enhanced with sound, animated visuals, and feedback, guide students in using appropriate top-down and bottom-up processing strategies to improve listening…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Chinese, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Cable News Network, Atlanta, GA. – 1995
These classroom guides, designed to accompany the daily CNN (Cable News Network) Newsroom broadcasts for the month of October, provide program rundowns, suggestions for class activities and discussion, student handouts, and a list of related news terms. Topics covered by the guides include: bedroom community business, freedom of expression and…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Class Activities, Current Events, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Chen, Milton – 1994
This book is a practical, accessible guide for parents on the use of television with children in today's media-focused world. It offers parents practical techniques and strategies to take control of the types of programs and amounts of television their children watch. Parts 1 and 2 of the book contain views on parenting in general and some…
Descriptors: Children, Commercial Television, Critical Viewing, Mass Media Effects
Lopez-Trevino, Maria Elena – 1989
Interviews with 60 Mexican-American female farmworkers in the Coachella Valley (California) identified their major problems, needs, and suggestions of topics to be presented in a community-based educational radio program. Two major problems identified by these women were low wages and occupational exposure to pesticides. Contrary to cultural…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Activism, Adult Education, Agricultural Laborers
Nummikoski, Marita; Smith, Woody – 1993
Computer software and multimedia applications for Russian are scarce and most of the available software still falls into a traditional grammar/drill category. It is necessary to actively pursue Russian language software development of a more communicative, interactive nature. A review of commercially available software for Russian using Brown's…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Educational Technology
Molinari, Andrea; Colazzo, Luigi – 1998
This paper presents a prototype for the construction of interactive educational hypermedia that can be used on the Internet without being bound to typical World Wide Web protocols and tools. Its most innovative aspect is interactivity: it allows teachers and learners to remotely interact in real time in both a synchronous and asynchronous manner.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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