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Child, Jack – 1995
This paper assesses the impact of using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in three American University undergraduate classes, a General Education survey course on Latin America (taught in English), and two Spanish language courses. The courses utilized both commercial software programs and software programs authored by faculty using Macintosh…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation
Henderson, Craig; And Others – 1996
Many colleges and departments at Tennessee Technological University, as well as most other major universities, are progressing toward more interactive instructional materials. The benefits of implementing instructional technology are numerous and diverse. However, because of increasingly austere budgets, a focused and cost-effective approach to…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Cooperation
Kassen, Margaret Ann – Texas Papers in Foreign Language Education, 1998
This article presents an overview of an ongoing initiative to develop, integrate, and evaluate multimedia lessons to enhance listening comprehension in Spanish language classes at the Catholic University of America (District of Columbia). Focusing on the process involved, the two phases of the project that have been completed are examined,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Classroom Techniques, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Cable News Network, Atlanta, GA. – 1999
CNN Newsroom is a daily 15-minute commercial-free news program specifically produced for classroom use and provided free to participating schools. These daily classroom guides present top stories, headlines, environmental news, and other current events, along with suggested class discussion topics and activities to accompany the broadcasts for one…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Class Activities, Current Events, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Mowe, Richard – 1993
This book enables educators at the elementary level to conduct formative evaluations of their technology programs in minimum time. Most of the technology is computer related, including word processing, graphics, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, instructional software, programming, and telecommunications. The design of the book is aimed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Courseware
Modell, Harold, Ed. – Computers in Life Science Education, 1992
This document consists of four years (40 issues) of a newsletter devoted to computers in life science education. Titles of major articles in this collection include: (1) "Good Versus Bad Software: What Makes the Difference?" (G. Kearsly); (2) "Linkway: Hypermedia for IBM Personal Computers" (L. Kheriaty); (3) "Where's the…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science
Acker, Stephen R.; Gordon, Joan M. – 1986
Designed to examine the relevance of television news programming, a study examined the application of a "group use" videodisc in a communication curriculum. Using a computer controlled videodisc, 60 communication students at a large midwestern university were shown the agenda-setting function of television and asked to evaluate the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Broadcast Television, Communication Research, Computer Assisted Instruction
Ivers, Karen S.; Barron, Ann E. – 1998
A practical step-by-step approach to teaching multimedia skills is offered in this book. A model called "Decide, Design, Develop, and Evaluate" (DDDE) is presented which can be used as a template for designing, producing, and assessing multimedia projects in the classroom. The books covers all issues an educator is likely to face with…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Snydar, Sean – 1997
This case study explains how the Boeing Company has used the World Wide Web to deliver flight and maintenance computer-based training (CBT) that was originally created on a Macintosh computer and converted to Windows format. The case study begins with a brief discussion of the advantages of using corporate and institutional internal networks…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Holmes, Glen A.; Wenrich, John – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1997
Discussion of cable television focuses on its use in the classroom. Topics include the learning environment; design, preparation, and delivery of instruction; teacher-learner interactions; examples of cable television use in the classroom; program development; equipment infrastructure; costs; and current trends and federal legislation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cable Television, Class Activities, Costs
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Debenham, Jerry; Smith, Gerald R. – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Discusses computer-aided instruction from home computers as an alternative or an adjunct to public school education. Topics addressed include the partnership between parents and schools; new roles for parents and schools; financial considerations; educational software; a program to help teachers develop their own software; and field testing in…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Hutchinson, Elaine J.; Whalen, Mary T. – Computing Teacher, 1995
Describes a three-week workshop involving 20 teachers and 40 female students, grades 3 through 8, who worked in small groups to use the LEGO TC logo program, an approach that integrates mathematics and science instruction. Discussion includes the impact of single-sex, small group work on student attitudes toward mathematics and science. (six…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computer Software, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
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Bakar, Ab. Rahim bin; Mohamed, Shamsiah – Computers & Education, 1998
A Malaysian study investigating the preparedness of vocational and technology teachers to integrate computer technology found that teachers were not knowledgeable about computers or computer software and thought they were not skillful in using spreadsheets, word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and programming software. Most…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
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Chang, Ni – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2000
Examines three prevalent parental recommendations for reducing children's exposure to violence, noting that if delivered in an authoritarian manner, anticipated outcomes may not occur. Argues that child involvement in setting up family rules encourages self-awareness for children to monitor their own behaviors. Includes five examples of suggested…
Descriptors: Child Responsibility, Child Role, Critical Thinking, Critical Viewing
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Karampiperis, Pythagoras; Sampson, Demetrios – Educational Technology & Society, 2005
Adaptive learning resources selection and sequencing is recognized as among the most interesting research questions in adaptive educational hypermedia systems (AEHS). In order to adaptively select and sequence learning resources in AEHS, the definition of adaptation rules contained in the Adaptation Model, is required. Although, some efforts have…
Descriptors: Methods, Educational Resources, Models, Individualized Instruction
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