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Cox, Margaret J. – Computer Education, 1982
A Microelectronics Education Programme-funded project is developing computer assisted learning modules in the languages, science, and craft/design technology, as well as fostering computer awareness. The project's goal is to produce materials which will pave the way for the rapidly changing curriculum in addition to producing materials for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Science
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Topper, Andrew G.; Gillingham, Mark G.; Ellefson, Nicole C.; Worthington, Valerie L. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1997
The Learning Exchange for Teachers and Students through the Internet (LETSNet) is a World Wide Web site that informs teachers about potential classroom uses of the Internet. This article discusses the Internet's applications in K-12 classrooms, describes LETSNet's uses in teacher professional development and preservice education, and explains…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School Teachers
Benander, Alan C.; And Others – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Provides a model for planning a summer computer camp program to introduce inner-city high-school students to current computer technology. Topics include outside sources of funding; personnel, including instructors and assistants; recruiting students; curriculum, which emphasizes discovery and creativity; organization of activities; and evaluation.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Evaluation, Course Organization
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Hawkridge, David – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1990
Discussion of computers in schools in developing nations focuses on national and regional policies in China. Topics discussed include computer literacy; computer-assisted instruction; instructional improvement; industry interests; cost effectiveness; attitudes of administrators, teachers, parents, and students; hardware selection; and future…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations
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Marcinkiewicz, Henryk R. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1994
Reports on a study examining how well several personal variables predict elementary school teachers' use of computers for teaching. Variables examined included innovativeness, teacher locus of control, perceived relevance of computers, and self-competence in using computers. Data on age, gender, and years of computer experience were also…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Cross, Linda – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1995
Describes an eighth grade computer literacy course in which students used spreadsheet programs to illustrate statistics for classroom presentations. Discusses the use of color and animation in graphs, and the value of active participation using technology to increase student motivation, retention, and self-expression. (AEF)
Descriptors: Animation, Class Activities, Color, Computer Graphics
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Makrakis, Vasilios – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 1992
The interactions of gender, culture, and attitudes about computers were studied for 266 male and 204 female Japanese and 159 male and 144 female Swedish ninth graders. Most differences are best explained by country and student gender variables. The overall country effects are influenced more by females than males. (SLD)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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Fasick, Adele M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Examines studies relating to two aspects of children's use of electronic information media: (1) access to print information through online (or card) catalogs and databases; and (2) direct access to information in electronic format. Gender differences are discussed, and implications of the studies for software development and equality of computer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development
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D'Odorico, Laura; Zammuner, Vanda L. – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the writing skills of 51 Italian fourth graders who used word processors for several months. Concludes that word processing can help motivate children and teachers to do more writing and that further improvement in writing skills would occur if the children received writing instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Education
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Pelgrum, Willem J., Ed.; Plomp, Tjeerd, Ed. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1993
Six articles analyze 1989 data from the Computers in Education Study of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), a cross-national elementary and secondary education assessment. A seventh paper describes the rationale and procedures for construction of tests used in the study's second stage in 1992. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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Wepner, Shelley B. – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1998
Describes the Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) in Technology, which prepared preservice teachers to incorporate technology into lesson plans and supported inservice teachers' professional development with technology, offering a professional-development course, seminar sessions, and e-mail communication. Evaluation indicated that…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
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Topp, Neal – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1996
Reports on results of a survey completed by Iowa teachers who had recently graduated from a large midwestern university. Most believed that a computer-specific course in preservice teaching programs was essential, especially one on developing strategies to integrate computers into all disciplines. Respondents considered their preservice computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School Teachers
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Burnett, Joanne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
An ethnographic study documented the attitudes, activities, behaviors, and beliefs of teacher and students in a college French class in a weekly computer-equipped language laboratory class. Despite the teacher's enthusiasm, his beliefs, linguistic difficulties, and technical problems made it difficult to sustain lessons in the target language.…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
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Glaros, Michelle – Academe, 2004
In this article, the author addresses a problem encountered in her own professional life as a teacher of writing in the context of computing, a teaching field often referred to as "computers and writing," "electronic writing," or "computer-assisted writing instruction." The problem she has observed has to do with teaching technology in a…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Skilled Workers, Labor Market, Higher Education
Glenn, Terrence J.; Mechley, Victor P. – 1993
With respect to the college's information systems, there were three major challenges facing Ohio's Cincinnati Technical College (CTC) in 1991. The expanding use of personal computers (PC's) and non-integrated systems often duplicated efforts and data on CTC's existing computer systems, users were demanding more access to data and more integration…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Planning, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
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