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Roberts, Lowell – 1987
The Center for Distance Learning of Empire State College (New York) is piloting online study by offering a course in contemporary American diplomacy entirely through the use of computer conferencing and electronic mail. The computer is used to create a learning environment where course participants can interact with each other and with the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, Roger; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Compared effects of cooperative learning activities (with and without structured controversy) and individualistic learning activities on the achievement and attitudes of fifth graders (N=84) toward wolves. Results show that cooperative-controversy resulted in the highest achievement, greatest motivation to learn about wolves, and more positive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperation, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedRees, F. J. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Reviews design of a computer-driven interactive-video PLATO-based system designed to teach string vibrato technique and explores scope and sequence of information presented within the program. It is hypothesized that audio records within the program can be matched with real-time audio responses, paving the way for remedial work within the program.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Flow Charts, Foreign Countries
Curtin, Constance; Shinall, Stanley – IDEAL, 1987
Results of two studies of microcomputer use for second language instruction at the secondary level are reported. The investigation is based on observations made at the University of Illinois' University High School, which serves academically talented students from the surrounding area. The school's computer laboratory uses software packages for…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedMason, Robin – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1988
This description of computer conferencing in its educational context as a tool for encouraging greater autonomy in the learner highlights programs in Britain's Open University and at Bath University. Topics discussed include teaching and learning trends in higher education and the role of conferencing in education in the future. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations, Distance Education, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedYamane, David – Teaching Sociology, 1996
Provides a series of guidelines for overcoming resistance and problems with cooperative projects in an introductory sociology course. These include coordinating common interests and common free time between team members, requiring allocation of various roles (presider, scribe, coordinator), and ongoing monitoring of the research teams. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Arizona State Univ., Tempe. – 1985
These proceedings contain the texts of the following 44 papers: "Adult Development in Midlife, Childless Women" (Rita Keneipp); "Analysis of the Relationship between Cognitive Style (Field Dependence-Field Independence) and Level of Learning" (Eugene Tootle); "Reconceptualizing Adult Education Participation" (Peter Cookson); "Adulthood:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
