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What Hardware and Software Are Most Critical for Learning Effectively with Technology?
Tiene, Drew; Luft, Pamela – Educational Technology, 2002
Discussion of school hardware and software selection focuses on a study that identified the most useful pieces of hardware and accompanying software applications as rated by teachers whose sixth- through eighth-grade classes spent a semester working in a special technology-rich environment at Kent State University. Compares ratings by teachers and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education
Supporting Instructors in the Creation of Digital Video Projects: Lessons Learned.
Essex, Christopher; Hallett, Karen – Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses the use of digital video projects for online courses in higher education and presents a list of 10 recommendations for helping faculty with the digital video project development process. Highlights include timelines; funding; planning; knowing the audience; hardware and software choices; evaluation; research; and publicizing the…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Educational Finance
A Network Primer for Educators.
Cornish, Maria; Monahan, Brian – Educational Technology, 1996
Provides educators with a basic understanding of what networks are and how they can be used in educational settings. Topics include issues, policies, and equipment involved in setting up a network; software; telephone service; a computer facilitator; and the Internet and the World Wide Web for elementary and secondary education. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Hypermedia for Training: A Software and Instructional Engineering Model.
Cortinovis, Renato – Educational Technology, 1992
Presents an engineering environment oriented to the development of hypermedia applications for training. Training trends are described; requirements for a computer-based training (CBT) strategy are outlined; a hypermedia course structure is examined; microinstructional events (MIEs) are explained; and technology requirements and selection are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection
An Exploratory Study of Teachers' Views of Knowledge Acquisition.
Hannafin, Robert D.; Freeman, Donald J. – Educational Technology, 1995
This exploratory investigation examined relations between teachers' views of knowledge acquisition and their use of computers in the classroom. A survey instrument that assessed views ranging from objectivism to constructivism is described; and teaching experience, demographic variables, and types of software programs likely to be used are…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Constructivism (Learning)
Supervising Teachers Who Use Integrated Learning Systems: New Roles for School Administrators.
Bailey, Gerald D.; Lumley, Dan – Educational Technology, 1991
Describes integrated learning systems (ILSs) and discusses issues facing school administrators when supervising teachers who are using these systems. Topics discussed include ILS impact on student achievement; use by regular as well as disadvantaged students; curriculum integration; research on varied-ability students; software development and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Computer Software Development