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Gal, Iddo; And Others – 1994
This document, which was developed for participants in a videoconference examining a new approach to adult numeracy instruction, contains information and resources to help literacy trainers improve their numeracy programs. Presented first are the following: 12 instructional goals/principles that are based on the premise that numeracy educators…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Classroom Techniques
Fritsch, Helmut – 1997
An evaluation was conducted of a multinational virtual seminar held from January through March 1997 on delivering distance education using the latest technology. The seminar was organized by the University of Maryland University College (Maryland) and the University of Oldenburg (Germany). Participants interacted with experts and, to a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Audiotape Recordings, Computer Uses in Education
Saunders, Laverna M., Ed. – 1996
This book addresses many of the practical issues involved in developing the virtual library. Seven presentations from the Eighth Annual Computers in Libraries Conference are included in this book in augmented form. The papers are supplemented by "The Evolving Virtual Library: An Overview" (Laverna M. Saunders and Maurice Mitchell), a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Case Studies, Computer Networks
Kaufman, Lionel M., Jr. – 1998
This study analyzed the discourse of electronic mail (e-mail) exchanges between students of English as a second language (ESL) and other ESL learners from other cultures and at varying proficiency levels (keypals), focusing on what these exchanges may reveal about learners' progress through the "Zone of Proximal Development," a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Discourse Analysis
Schweder, Heather A. – 1999
This publication is intended to provide educators and business leaders with examples of school-to-career activities that use computer-based and other technologies to enrich and enhance learning about the world of work. The five specific topics are as follows: (1) school-to-career partnerships; (2) bringing the world of work to the classroom; (3)…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Career Guidance, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Nichols, Paul C., III – 1991
The Virginia Department of Education conducted a survey of counseling programs in the state through the University of Ohio in 1990. Three conclusions were reached from the survey: (1) career counseling is not given in all school systems; (2) counselors prefer individual counseling sessions to group sessions; and (3) other school professionals do…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Kleifgen, Jo Anne – 1989
The computer revolution was expected to help American schools to teach traditionally unsuccessful students more effectively and to reduce educational inequalities. Research suggests, however, that computer technology has in many ways actually widened the gap in educational opportunity. Nevertheless, this report finds that computers and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Mitchell, Bill – 1986
This document contains 12 outlines that forecast the office of the future. The outlines cover the following topics: (1) office automation definition and objectives; (2) functional categories of office automation software packages for mini and mainframe computers; (3) office automation-related software for microcomputers; (4) office automation…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computers, Data Processing
Kincaide, Nancy A. Ferracutti; Boland, Santiago D. – 1997
Global civilization means simultaneously progress for everybody and destruction of the ethical and mythical nucleus of individual cultures. The role of education in the global world would be to start a universal dialogue between all the cultural groups of the world. Education will save the values now in danger, because a multicultural dialogue may…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cultural Maintenance
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Rosenbusch, Marcia H., Ed. – Learning Languages: The Journal of the National Network for Early Language Learning, 1999
These three journals include articles on issues related to language learning. The fall 1998 journal presents: "Attention! Are You Seeking a Position with Excellent Long-Term Benefits? Be an Advocate!" (Mary Lynn Redmond); "National Town Meeting Energizes Support for Early Language Learning" (Marcia Harmon Rosenbusch);…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bonk, Curtis Jay; And Others – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1996
The Indiana Weather Project (IWP) investigated how the joint application of situated learning and constructivist theory might support elementary school students' understanding of weather systems. Results indicated significant cognitive gains during the multimedia weather unit. (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Programs, Educational Technology
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Mose, Douglas; Maney, Tucker – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1993
Examined the effects of a combination of televised instruction and a computer-based communications software that gave students access to a calculator, a word processor, and course specific computer programs on the educational environment of distance learners (n=18). Results indicated increased student/student communication and enhanced learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Amey, Larry; Segal, Erez – Emergency Librarian, 1996
This article evaluates 57 World Wide Web sites related to children's literature and youth-oriented library services, in categories including award-winning books; book reviews; reading and storytelling; writing resources; online children's literature; educational entertainment; and authors, publishers, and booksellers. Also included is information…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Authors, Book Reviews, Childrens Literature
Anderson, Robert H.; And Others – 1995
E-mail has swept the communications and information world, providing instantaneous global information and data exchange. However, an information elite still exists, made up of those with access to and knowledge about computers and e-mail. The diverging trends in access based on income and education are placing significant groups of current and…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Education
Christy, Annette – 1995
This practicum was designed to provide better access to current information for the students and staff in a middle school. The printed materials in the school's media center were outdated, in scarce supply, or had inadequate subject coverage. Electronic databases were available for online searching and information retrieval, but students did not…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Attitudes, Current Events, Databases
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