Describes an early childhood program designed to increase children's school success in attaining key math, language, and computer learning concepts and skills. Used home visits, parent training sessions, teacher-parent conferences, a home learning center, and a computer home-loan program to strengthen parent involvement in their child's education.…

The quadratic function can be modeled in real life by a suspension bridge that supports a uniform weight. This activity uses concrete models and computer generated graphs to discover the mathematical model of the shape of the main cable of a suspension bridge. (MDH)

Describes a study of a collaborative project in which science education faculty and upper elementary school teachers investigated the potential of a project based, technology rich, environmentally oriented approach to science education in an urban school. Discusses research methods and teacher responses to the computers and/or telecommunications…

This study investigated the extent of computer integration in a field experience during preservice teacher education. Surveys indicated preservice teachers neither observed computer use nor used computers instructional tools during the field experience. They reported a willingness to use computers but received no support in the field experience.…

This article discusses the use of computers with students of English as a Second Language (ESL), focusing on a pilot program that utilized computer word processing in ESL writing classes at Richmond College in London. The program used "student computer experts" as tutors to introduce word processing to their classmates. (10 references)…

Discusses the promotion of language and literacy skills in young children through the use of computers. Describes specific courseware that can be used to develop vocabulary and writing skills. Includes sample lessons that demonstrate how courseware can be effectively integrated into a school curriculum and provides a checklist for teachers to use…

ENLIST Micros, a project designed to improve quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching, is described. Rationale and procedures behind its development; description of the pilot test model; results of the initial field test and an implementation study; description of the revised ENLIST Micros curriculum; and recommendations for…

An experiment in which students collect and analyze data on the population size of a real organism rather that on a model is presented. The activity allows for the integration of mathematics, graphing techniques, and the use of computers. The lesson is designed to follow the learning cycle format. (KR)

Some important considerations for potential courseware authors to think about before they enter the authoring process are discussed. A description of the hardware requirements, an evaluation of 11 authoring tools based on quality and cost, and the conclusions are provided. (KR)

A study used hypertext to analyze links between 45 learning/instructional theories, 18 concepts, and 17 learning domains in the Theory into Practice (TIP) database. Results suggest that there is less overlap in theories of learning and instruction than commonly assumed. Use of this kind of tool for research and practice is discussed. (MSE)

Presents a study to develop and partially validate an instrument to measure the self-efficacy beliefs of teachers related to utilizing microcomputers in science instruction. The resulting instrument contained two subscales: the Outcome Expectancy and Personal Self Efficacy Scales. Appendices include the instrument and scoring instructions. (17…

Discusses videodisc and videotape basic needs, software development issues, user workstation issues, appropriate applications for the different audio/visual storage media, counter vs. time-code VCRs, and implications for student development. (MDH)

Examines student domains of study and time and how these relate to use of innovative computing facilities in a dormitory for 61 first-year college students at Brown University in Providence (Rhode Island). This ethnographic study points out how student conceptions of time differ from those of others and how this affects their use of personal…

A survey of America's 244 largest school districts, with responses from 215, showed that 28 percent are actively procuring at least 1 of 3 major administrative information systems: financial, human resources, or student information. Describes the installation and use of a new information infrastructure in a Maryland school district. (MLF)

Describes a course project in which students used computers to analyze census data to learn social history. Outlines the research project from the beginning when students drew samples from the census data to the final paper written by students. Argues that the analysis of historical data by computers has many potential applications. (DB)