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Woodward, John – 1992
As part of a 3-year study to identify emerging issues and trends in technology for special education, this paper addresses the role of textbooks in today's education as well as the criticisms leveled at textbooks over the last 10 years. The paper also considers the rise of technology in schools and the presistent issue of improving the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Educational Media
Woodward, John – 1992
As part of a 3-year study to identify emerging issues and trends in technology for special education, this paper addresses the complex issues of school reform and its relationship to educational technology. School restructuring is discussed in terms of instructional improvement, relationship to the Regular Education Initiative, and the increased…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Uses in Education, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Woodward, John – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1995
Presents a historical review of technology-based computer program development and research in mathematics for special education. Discusses two themes: the consistent focus on mastering computational algorithms and the use of technology both as a teaching tool and as a means of guiding teacher behavior. Contains 81 references. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Research
Woodward, John; And Others – 1996
This report describes the results of a three-year study, the Informed Instruction Project, that investigated different approaches to mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities and at-risk for special education services. The project focused on two strands of inquiry: (1) the effects of a computer-based diagnostic assessment…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools
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Woodward, John; Noell, John – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1993
This article examines software development techniques used by special educators through the perspective of the software life cycle. The paper argues that traditional programming techniques are becoming less and less feasible for software development within the typical funding levels and timelines of federal initiatives. More use of commercial…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Woodward, John, Ed.; Cuban, Larry, Ed. – 2001
The 11 papers in this collection address various aspects of the adoption and implementation of technology in the education of students with disabilities. An introduction by David B. Malouf of the Office of Special Education Programs introduces the collection. The following papers are included: (1) "No Easy Answer: The Instructional Effectiveness…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Change Strategies, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development