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Kenyon, Dorry Mann; Stansfield, Charles W. – 1992
The ability of the Rasch model computer program BIGSTEPS to perform concurrent calibration and differences in the outcomes between vertical equating using a common item anchoring method and a common item concurrent calibration method was examined. The data for the investigation came from two Chinese language tests that researchers wished to…
Descriptors: Chinese, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Language Proficiency
Bredemus, Claudia – 1992
Lists of resources are presented that were developed as part of the Empowering Learners Project (ELP), a collaboration of five United Way agencies in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. One of the goals of the project and its Technology for Literacy Center was to identify computer software and other media materials that would support the acquisition of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1991
This hearing focused on H. R. 656, companion bill of S. 272, which calls for high performance computing legislation. This is one of several initiatives to provide for a coordinated federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in high performance computing. The bill authorizes the development of a National Research and Education…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Halavin, James; Sommer, Charles – 1990
Hypertext and its more advanced form Hypermedia represent a powerful authoring tool with great potential for allowing statistics teachers to develop documents to assist students in an algorithmic fashion. An introduction to the use of Hypertext is presented, with an example of its use. Hypertext is an approach to information management in which…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
Craig, Patricia D. – 1988
A program was developed using computer-assisted instruction to enable gifted primary-level students to learn the basic elements of note reading in the treble clef at individual speeds and without stress of competition. The target group was selected from students enrolled in beginning and advanced ukulele classes. The computer-assisted instruction…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Independent Study
McWhinnie, Harold J. – 1991
This paper presents some research which makes use of the computer with a video disk player to do aesthetic analyses of the work of Vincent Van Gogh which can be used in art history slide lectures. It begins with discussions of a video disk system with IBM (International Business Machines) Infowindows and of several software systems. The paper…
Descriptors: Art History, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Siegel, Ellen – 1991
This manual presents a collection of activities for grades three through seven which are designed to provide both teachers and students with all the instructional materials needed to make the Logo programming language an integral part of the educational environment. Each unit contains lesson plans, overheads, instruction sheets, and student work…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Dictionaries, Educational Environment
Florida Educational Research Council Research Bulletin, 1988
This review of the literature on computer-assisted instruction (CAI) addresses the following topics: background and scope of CAI; current research on software and learner variables; current research on microcomputers and other delivery systems; meta analyses of the effectiveness of CAI; and methods for evaluating CAI programs. It is concluded that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Delivery Systems
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Media Evaluation Service. – 1991
Computer courseware appropriate for instruction in grades K-12 is listed in this document. Entries are classified by subject or application: (1) communication skills, which include instruction in reading, writing, and research sources; (2) mathematics; (3) college selection services; (4) problem solving; and (5) social studies. Information on each…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews
Garraway, R. W. T. – 1983
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which a sophisticated computer assisted instruction (CAI) system could be implemented on the type of microcomputer system currently found in the schools. A method was devised for comparing CAI languages and was used to rank five common CAI languages. The highest ranked language, NATAL,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Willis, Jerry W.; And Others – 1983
Intended as an action guide, this book focuses on the issues, concepts, and facts relevant to the educator who wants to consider using computers to accomplish learning objectives. A short history of computers emphasizing microcomputers and their use in education is followed by a discussion of current educational uses which includes a more detailed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software
Keil, Karl-August – 1983
Activities related to the introduction of computers and computer assisted instruction into Bavarian schools are described, including the inservice teacher training, information dissemination, and consultation activities of the Zentralstelle (Center for Programmed Instruction and Instructional Computer Applications). Also described are model…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Gray, Peter J. – 1983
Ways a microcomputer can be used to establish and maintain an evaluation database and types of data management features possible on a microcomputer are described in this report, which contains step-by-step procedures and numerous examples for establishing a database, manipulating data, and designing and printing reports. Following a brief…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Processing
Hayes, Jeanne – 1984
Based on published statistics and on information collected by Quality Education Data (QED) during telephone calls to every United States school district in 1981-82, 1982-83, and 1983-84 (including all intermediate units and subdistricts of large school districts), this publication presents in tabular form information on the size of the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Characteristics
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Powers, Robert; Blubaugh, William – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2005
The preparation of preservice teachers to use technology is one of the most critical issues facing teacher education programs. In response to the growing need for technological literacy, the University of Northern Colorado created a second methods course, Tools and Technology of Secondary Mathematics. The goals of the course include (a) providing…
Descriptors: Teacher Competencies, Technology Uses in Education, Technological Literacy, Mathematics Instruction
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