NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Campbell, Anne; Scotellaro, Grazia – Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2009
This paper describes an innovative pilot project at the University of Canberra aimed at providing pre-service early childhood teachers with the skills, confidence and ideological change required to include technology-enhanced learning as part of the early childhood curriculum. The impact of the project was evaluated through participant…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Participant Observation, Pilot Projects, Young Children
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Shapley, Kelly; Sheehan, Daniel; Maloney, Catherine; Caranikas-Walker, Fanny – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
In the study of the Technology Immersion model, high-need middle schools were "immersed" in technology by providing laptops for each teacher and student, instructional and learning resources, professional development, and technical and pedagogical support. This article reports third-year findings for the teacher component of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Middle Schools, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Powell, Jack V.; Lord, Linda M. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1998
Investigates the computer knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate early childhood majors enrolled in a teaching-methods course which has not historically emphasized the potential of computerized simulation in instruction. Results are discussed in terms of the need to broaden preservice teachers' exposure to computers if they are expected to use…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Fisher, Tony – 1999
This paper examines the experience of some of the teachers participating in the Multimedia Portables for Teachers Pilot, one of 25 projects composed the United Kingdom Education Department's Superhighways Initiative. The Pilot put 1,138 high-specification portable computers in the hands of practicing teachers in a range of schools. The teachers…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Still, Jacquelyn H. – 1984
This evaluation report discusses the computer literacy pilot program objectives in the Orange County Public Schools, Florida. The evaluation was designed to assess the appropriateness of the objectives; to determine adequacy of teacher preparation; to measure participating students' achievement; and to provide information to curriculum developers.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development
Madison, Sandra; Deng, Min; Gifford, James – 1999
Project FOCAL Point is a multi-strand project designed to increase female participation in the computing sciences. The project targets two crucial groups: high school computing teachers and female high school students. Features include a two-week teacher workshop, a one-week Computer Camp for Young Women, mini-grant projects and a follow-up…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education