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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Multicultural Mathematics and Technology: The Hispanic Math Project.
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Kinard, Benjamin; Bitter, Gary G. – Computers in the Schools, 1997
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Hispanic Math Project is a stand-alone tutorial program that teaches measurement lessons with a theme-based presentation format. The interactive bilingual, multicultural program consists of situational modules that combine digital video and animation to deliver developmentally appropriate,…
Descriptors: Animation, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Teaching
Computer-Assisted Mathematics--A Model Approach.
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Bitter, Gary G. – Computers in the Schools, 1987
Discussion of need for improved mathematics education of preservice teachers focuses on a model program, the Mathematics Fitness Project, that includes a computer-generated testing system, management system, and remediation system. Use of the system to improve mathematics skills and attitudes of college students and post high school adults is…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer System Design
Big Memory Elegance: HyperCard Information Processing and Desktop Publishing.
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Bitter, Gary G.; Gerson, Charles W., Jr. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Discusses hardware requirements, functions, and applications of five information processing and desktop publishing software packages for the Macintosh: HyperCard, PageMaker, Cricket Presents, Power Point, and Adobe illustrator. Benefits of these programs for schools are considered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
Training Prospective Elementary Mathematics Teachers Using Interactive Multimedia.
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Bitter, Gary G. – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discussion of teacher education and the use of interactive multimedia focuses on two studies conducted at Arizona State University that provided qualitative data on the effectiveness of Teaching Mathematics Methods Using Interactive Videodisc, a prototype developed for an elementary mathematics education methods course. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers