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Strang, Harold R.; Loper, Ann Booker – Educational Technology, 1983
Describes the hardware and software, typical application, future use, and initial results of an evaluation of a program which enables future teachers to practice their teaching skills on microcomputer-simulated students. These "students" are programed with such characteristics as enthusiasm and prior knowledge and are able to interact.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Simulation, Elementary School Teachers, Methods Courses
Loper, Ann Booker; And Others – Educational Technology, 1985
Describes a microcomputer-based simulation of teacher student classroom interaction and discusses its use in preservice teacher training methods courses at the University of Virginia. Reactions from teacher trainees and plans for use of the simulation in the future are reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWhite, Charles S. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Describes methods of using technology in a preservice social studies methods course that show how technology can support teacher planning and how technology can increase teacher effectiveness. Knowledge of instructional materials is discussed, and how to demonstrate the integration of technology into the curriculum through simulations for decision…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curriculum Development, Databases
