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Peer reviewedBitter, Gary G.; Frederick, Harold – NASSP Bulletin, 1989
Rapidly changing technology affects not only teaching techniques, but also the kinds of skills taught. New mathematics software such as the Geometric Supposer and Mathematica can function as "learning ramps" or "intellectual sandboxes" for secondary students. Videodisks, telecommunications,and expert systems will be more widely available in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education
Bitter, Gary G.; Wighton, David – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes a survey of members of the Educational Software Evaluation Consortium that resulted in a ranked list of 22 criteria used in preparing their annual software preview guide. Noting that content and pedagogical concerns received the highest rankings, the report offers five recommendations for future software development, evaluation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Consortia, Courseware
Mulligan, Patricia A.; Bitter, Gary G. – IDEAL, 1987
A study investigating the discrepancy between potential and actual use of computer software in elementary education is described. Fifth- and sixth-grade students participating in a computer literacy program in one school were surveyed by questionnaire and interview about the feedback provided in a specific piece of cartooning and creative writing…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Peer reviewedHatfield, Mary M.; Bitter, Gary G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1991
N:4$2 N:4$N Reported are results of a Technical Education Research Centers (TERC) project describing telecommunication interactions between groups of students using the computer software unit "Connectany." Polygons are formed through repetitive "jumps" between points on a circle. Investigation questions and results are shared…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedRossberg, Stephen A.; Bitter, Gary G. – TechTrends, 1988
Describes the Microcomputer Infusion Project (MIP), which was developed at Arizona State University to provide faculty with the necessary hardware, software, and training to become models of computer use in both lesson development and presentation for preservice teacher education students. Topics discussed include word processing; database…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Bitter, Gary G.; And Others – 1993
This book was written to help classroom teachers, lay persons, and school personnel understand the role of microcomputers in education. It has been especially designed for undergraduate and graduate technology-based education programs. Specific education examples and applications are provided throughout the book and exercises have been designed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
