The effect of mode of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and individual learning differences on the learning of science concepts was investigated. University elementary education majors learned about home energy use from either a computer simulation or a computer tutorial. Learning of science concepts was measured using achievement and…

This discussion of the technological revolution and the federal role in the leadership of education cites several reports which point out the deterioration of the educational system, and describes various activities initiated by the Federal Government for the improvement of education through technology. Projects include continued assistance to…

The advent of the technological revolution will affect both the world of work and the educative process. Predictions for high technology employment show high levels of growth in the 1980s, and most of these jobs will require specialized training. Dealing with the problem of job training, two possibilities emerge: the Job Training Partnership Act…

The Exceptional Children and New Technology project sought to meet the instructional needs of physically handicapped, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, and mentally handicapped children through the use of computer technology. The goals of the project were to test the instructional value of adaptive/assistive devices with exceptional…

This document contains critical reviews of 10 microcomputer software packages and two interactive videodisc products designed for use in teaching about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and sex at the secondary school level and above. Each package was reviewed by one or two secondary school health teachers and by a staff member from the…

The mathematical experiences of elementary students often focus on memorizing facts and rules as opposed to making sense of the subject and developing problem solving skills. Students spend large amounts of time processing, memorizing and sorting collections of data which are tasks well performed by computer technology. To correct this situation,…

Philosophical analysis was used to interpret a large-scale attitudinal survey that dealt with, among other factors, teachers' attitudes toward computers in the classroom. This analysis of the study considers the role of philosophical analysis in the context of empirical inquiry. To measure the impact of computers in the classroom on teachers in an…

Three reports on technology in special education identify major trends, describe availability and characteristics of adaptive hardware, and report on special education costs and demographic data. The first report notes the continuing interest of the Federal Government in technology, the changing federal policy toward hardware acquisition, and such…

Three challenges that face distance educators at the national, institute, and individual subject level in Australia are discussed in a set of Occasional Papers by the Riverina-Murray Institute of Higher Education (RMIHE). Australia is undergoing a period of major change. The binary system of universities and colleges of advanced education is…

Twin aims--to advance theory and to improve practice in science, mathematics, and computing education--guided the Educational Technology Center's (ETC) research from its inception in 1983. These aims led ETC to establish collaborative research groups in which people whose primary interest was classroom teaching and learning, and researchers…

This book which treats the central issues facing mathematics teaching today, provides both a picture of current practice and innovation and a state of the art review of research in mathematics education. The first section, "Innovations," provides an overview of new technologies, new forms of assessment, and new curriculum developments.…

This annotated bibliography includes 257 references to current issues in Japanese education contained in books, magazines, and Japanese periodicals. Among the topics included are bullying among juvenile delinquents, student exchange programs, Japanese educational problems, post-educational employment problems, school computer use, and juvenile…

Addressing many aspects of the use of computers in elementary reading instruction, this annotated bibliography in six sections contains 27 items from the ERIC database from 1987 to April 1989. The first section contains items discussing the pros and cons of such use; the second section deals with organizational aspects of computer use in the…

There are two major concerns about the teaching of high school biology. One is the degree to which students memorize laws, facts, and principles, and the second involves the role of the classroom teacher. These aspects result in a discrepancy between the theory and practice of science education. The purpose of this report is to provide: (1) a…

A total of 59 papers are compiled into these proceedings. The papers are organized alphabetically by each author's last name. A directory of speakers' names and addresses is included. In the index of this publication, papers are listed by session. General sessions are listed first, followed by 21 regular sessions: (1) "Logo and Music";…