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Dodge, Martin; Bogdan, Robert – Phi Delta Kappan, 1974
Symbolic interaction is a useful perspective, a viable theoretical approach to getting at answers to many important questions related to educational technology. Participant observation is a useful methodology for rooting answers out of the research setting. (Author)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Educational Technology, Group Behavior, Research Methodology
Haney, Walter; Madaus, George – Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
The continuing interest in standardized testing alternatives suggests that the make-a-better-mousetrap mentality still flourishes in education and employment assessment circles. Some promising new testing technologies might broaden the range of human talents assessed. However, educators must refuse to accept bondage to any single technology, no…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, School Organization
Madaus, George F. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1981
Argues against using results of minimum competency testing (MCT) as the sole determinant of student classification, promotion, or condition for graduation from high school. Favors accountability, but asserts that MCT is not the best alternative available. (WD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Educational Technology, Minimum Competency Testing
Molnar, Alex – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
ZApME! Corporation provides computer labs and Internet access to K-12 schools in return for advertising or promotional access to students and their families. The free software and hardware may not be appropriate for realizing a school's instructional goals. Educational plans should not be shaped by corporations' business objectives. (Contains 25…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business, Computer Centers, Educational Technology
Newman, Judith M. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Information technology cannot produce marvelous outcomes if the classroom environment lacks opportunities for communication, decision making, and genuine problem solving. Teachers must be proficient software uses before they can use it to teach others. Curriculum and testing standardization is also undermining the teacher-student relationship.…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Software, Curriculum
Riel, Margaret; Fulton, Kathleen – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
In a learning community, students learn to cooperate and make teams work. Past technologies (print, photography, film, and computers) have enabled idea sharing, but are one-way communication modes. Broader learning communities have been made possible through electronic field trips, online mentoring, science investigations, and humanities…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Educational Benefits, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Bracey, Gerald W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
According to newly released Third International Mathematics and Science Study data, American children may score low on international comparisons because teachers are trying to teach them too many topics. Surprisingly, Florida's minimum competency testing program has not increased low-achievers' dropout rate. A recent "American…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Dropout Rate, Education Work Relationship
