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Fitch, Dorothy – Learning, 1993
Students of all ages can apply what they have learned about symmetry by creating quilts on the computer using LOGO. The paper explains how to complete a computer quilting project. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach
Resnik, Hank – Learning, 1984
Teachers can integrate computer use with regular classroom activities to motivate children and to help build self-esteem. Through creative teaching, the computerized classroom becomes a place where children develop problem-solving skills and learn to work together. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Discovery Learning, Educational Media
Cooper, Laurie K. – Learning, 1994
Having students create personalized stationery is a good way to promote student writing. Children of all ages can design computer-generated stationery in just a few steps using predrawn or original graphics and a variety of typefaces. The article describes three programs that enable students to create stationery. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Creative Teaching
Platt, Carolyn W. – Learning, 1993
Children love writing and receiving personal messages. By setting up a mystery pen pal network in the classroom, elementary teachers can get students excited about writing. The article explains how to set up such a network using a computer and a word processing program. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Letters (Correspondence)
Chesebrough, David – Learning, 1993
Elementary level math activity helps students learn averages, percentages, and mathematical predictions using candies and a computer spreadsheet. Students estimate, collect data, and compare actual counts against their predictions. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Buettner, Dan; de Moll, Cathy – Learning, 1996
Electronic field trips allow students to visit far away places via the computer, at the same time enhancing their academic skills and learning about inquiry, research, and how to ask questions. The article describes several electronic field trips that are available and provides contact information. (SM)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Educational Technology
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1992
Elementary teachers can help students consider how much trash they create by analyzing lunchroom waste. Students research the problem, brainstorm lists of items thrown away, and monitor the cafeteria, counting items and collecting data. They enter information into a spreadsheet which the class examines to search for alternatives. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Teaching, Data Collection, Dining Facilities
Rice, Julie; And Others – Learning, 1993
Presents a collection of 100 creative teaching ideas from educators nationwide. The suggestions cover across-the-curriculum teaching tips for language arts, math, science, and social studies; tips on classroom management, cooperative learning, computers, thinking skills, and self-esteem. A bonus page for students is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Creative Teaching
