Introduces the use of Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) as a methodology to visualize the data in computer-mediated communication. Bases FCA on a mathematical lattice theory and offers visual maps (graphs) with conceptual hierarchies, and proposes use of FCA combined with content analysis to analyze computer-mediated communication. (Author/LRW)

Presents results from a study conducted at Telenor, a Norwegian telecom operator, regarding the distribution of home personal computers to employees to encourage professional development outside working hours on an individual basis. Findings from a survey suggest that home computers can contribute positively to increasing employee's knowledge…

This study of Taiwanese eight graders investigated the impacts of strategic learning, cooperative learning, and their combination on junior high school students' computer achievement, attitudes, and anxiety. Highlights include the interaction between gender and learning context; higher computer anxiety among boys; and the role of the culture of…

This case study of three primary grade teachers investigated how access to computers and math teaching software influenced mathematics education reform. Discusses technology as a strategy for reducing barriers to implementation and reports results that showed technology's impact on helping teachers expand the scope of their programs and promoting…

Investigates the effects of personalized instruction on achievement and attitudes of Taiwanese elementary students on two-step mathematics and word problems. Students initially completed a survey on which they choice their favorite foods, sports, stores, classmates, and other selections. The most popular items were then used to create personalized…

In a survey of British secondary students ages 11-12 (n=143) and 15-16 (n=135), males reported more experience with and positive attitudes toward computers than did females; younger students had more experience and positive attitudes than older students. Age differences in experience and gender and age differences in confidence were significant.…

Children ages 9-10 (n=30) were given social skills training and their scores on computer tasks were compared with 30 controls. Males scored highest on the pre and posttest. Females in mixed-sex groups scored better than females in girls-only groups. Girls who received social skills training had the highest rate of improvement. (SK)

Evaluation of a science worksheet intended for British postsecondary students ages 16-19 identified positive features and possible problems. The worksheet was considered suitable for a wide range of students for self-study or group work; its design and content were based on sound learning theories. (SK)

Preservice elementary school teachers in Israel (n=608) answered questions about energy concepts. Results revealed the following: (1) many hold alternative conceptual frameworks, not accepted scientific concepts; (2) many do not accept the idea of energy conservation or degradation; (3) they confuse energy and force; and (4) they have an ambiguous…

Barbados secondary school teachers (31 with bachelor's degrees in English or science, 38 who also had teacher training diplomas) were observed teaching. There were only small differences in instructional organization and development and subject-matter presentation between those who had been trained as teachers and those who had not, regardless of…

Explores the relationship between academic assessment and assessment of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for health professionals in Britain. Examines the relationship between competence and excellence or expertise and the development of reflective practitioners. Raises concerns about using NVQs in professional occupations. (SK)

In Britain, 124 physical education student teachers were surveyed after their first teaching practice and 111 after the second. Being observed, evaluated, and assessed by their supervisors caused the most anxiety both times. There were no differences in level of anxiety after two practices. (SK)

Teachers (n=336) evaluated three samples of written work of differing quality. The sequence of samples was rotated. Good work was assessed more favorably when it followed lower quality work than when it preceded it. Two samples preceding work of contrasting quality produced greater bias than a single sample. (SK)

An Australian study implemented social skill and cooperative learning activities with 26 10- and 12-year olds. Case studies of six of the children after 10 weeks indicated that students became more socially aware and more skilled, as demonstrated by collaboration and on-task behavior. (JOW)

A study of the acculturation process of 146 adolescents whose parents migrated from the Indian subcontinent to England indicates that girls show more positive attitudes to the adoption of English norms than the boys and that Hindu and Sikh young people become acculturated faster than Muslims. (JOW)