Five years ago in the February, 2007, issue of LLT, I wrote about developments in digital video of potential interest to language teachers. Since then, there have been major changes in options for video capture, editing, and delivery. One of the most significant has been the rise in popularity of video-based storytelling, enabled largely by…

Teachers often have difficulty finding the time to develop or find quality software for classroom use. One solution to this problem is to have advanced microcomputer students produce software. Suggestions for teachers to use in implementing microcomputers into the classroom are offered. (DF)

Computer simulations are one promising tool for supporting learning at all levels--from elementary school to workplace learning. Learning through simulations, either by creating simulations or by exploring existing ones, helps learners develop a deeper understanding of the concepts being simulated. Learning about simulations is also important…

Many computerized educational activities are controlled by the student as well as by the hardware or software being used. When the student can make decisions that will affect the responses of the computer, the computer becomes a tool for exploration and is not merely a vehicle for delivering instruction. Some of the activities that involve student…

Provides illustrated examples of Mosaic pages of Internet-based information developed by elementary school students and teachers. Descriptions include how hypertext mark-up language (HTML) is used to create the pages and link them with Internet resources, and directions for using Mosaic to access other examples and additional information are…

This paper examines two key issues in Web learning interaction and personalization and discusses how a simple drag-and-drop application enables users to create and modify Web pages in ways that increase interactive learning experiences and make the best use of their individual differences. Discussion includes: catering for differing modalities in…

Presents several examples of models for applying data management computer programs to instruction from point of view of an imaginary student. Commentaries following each example speculate on virtues and possible shortcomings of each approach, with the intention of offering valuable perspectives for improved understanding of effective computer use…

Asserts that geography teachers should consider using HyperCard because of its ease of use and capabilities. Maintains that HyperCard can be used by teachers to develop nonlinear instructional materials and by students to present research projects. Concludes that the process of creating HyperCard stacks promotes student investigation and…

Describes the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), a program in Kentucky that teaches students about technology so they can help troubleshoot and maintain school technology, help teachers create lessons and projects, and train fellow students, teachers, and others to use hardware and software. Discussions mission and goals of STLP;…

Discusses specific ways to maximize microcomputer use in elementary and secondary schools including peer tutoring, individualized feedback, cooperative and discovery learning, tournament competition, drills and practice, student developed materials, creative problem solving, creative writing, databases, keyboarding, and student software…

This booklet presents educators with practical ways to put the Internet to work in the classroom. An introduction provides resources for getting connected to and exploring the Internet. The next section on using the Web in the classroom discusses a student-created Web survey; cooperative challenge; social action; community connection; simulation;…

Describes instructional uses of Microsoft PowerPoint software as demonstrated in a summer workshop for educators. Notes three uses: open house-type presentations, tutorials, and student-produced projects. Discusses how PowerPoint was used to present general information about the school and gives examples of uses in science and music history…

This report describes the interactive structure and questioning patterns used by 20 preservice teachers using Smith's AUTHOR system to create interactive videodisc modules on earth science topics. Results indicate three forms of questioning were used, although multiple-choice questions were used two-thirds of the time. Interaction was defined in…

The SLAPPS model is a student-centered framework for planning, creating, and presenting multimedia presentations that allows teachers and media specialists to collaborate on content, research strategies, presentation skills, and student evaluation. This article describes the steps in the model: select topic, locate resources, analyze resources,…

The engaged learning model centers on information and communications technologies as tools to assist teachers in helping students take responsibility for their own learning, become knowledge explorers, and collaborate with others to find information and to seek answers to problems. This paper defines engaged learning, and outlines the following…