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Bruce, Bertram C.; Casey, Leo – Computers in the Schools, 2012
In this article the authors introduce the practice of inquiry and discuss the case for it as a signature pedagogy for digital literacy. The Inquiry Cycle is presented as a summary of important aspects of inquiry. Further, the Practice Profile of Inquiry provides a practical tool, which can be incorporated into everyday classroom practice. Examples…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inquiry, Active Learning, Elementary School Curriculum
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Bear, George G. – Computers in the Schools, 1986
Addresses several important questions regarding the teaching of computer ethics that are being raised by educators, but have been neglected at conferences and in computer education literature: why teach computer ethics; what ethical issues should be taught; who should teach computer ethics; and when and how it should be taught. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
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Graham, Charles; Culatta, Richard; Pratt, Mitchell; West, Richard – Computers in the Schools, 2004
Teacher education programs in the United States are trying to equip tomorrow's teachers with the technology skills needed to impact learning in the classroom. During the past decade there has been a realization that teaching technology skills alone is not adequate-- pre-service teachers must also learn how to integrate the use of technology into…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
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Waddoups, Greg L.; Wentworth, Nancy; Earle, Rodney – Computers in the Schools, 2004
To better prepare pre-service candidates for teaching in the information age, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has defined National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) to guide technology integration into teacher education programs. Based on these standards, Brigham Young University (BYU) has implemented strategies…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Curriculum Development, Computer Literacy, Teacher Education Programs
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Hoelscher, Karen – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Describes a new model of elementary teacher training at Western Washington University. Guided by college and public school faculty and students' preservice teachers learn how to use technology. This full-time certification program emphasizes current technology and intensive experience. A final project features students' producing useful projects…
Descriptors: Certification, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
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Collis, Betty; Anderson, Ron – Computers in the Schools, 1994
A historical background and current assessment of computer uses in education is presented with specific emphasis on student achievement in computer literacy and international applicability of objectives from stage two of the Computers in Education Study (COMPED). The COMPED Study involves a cross-cultural examination of how information…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Cross Cultural Studies