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Direct linkChen, Irene; Willis, Jerry; Mahoney, Sue – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Maddux, Johnson, and Willis mentioned in 1992 some "yet to be developed types" that "have the potential to be Type II software if they are used in such a way that the user is given the ability to learn in new and better ways." The authors of this paper will frame the discussion of learning management systems (LMS) around the concept of Type I and…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Chaney, Elizabeth; Gilman, David Alan – Computers in the Schools, 2005
This paper reviews the history of technology and testing. The role and functions of computers in education have become more varied, from drill and practice to simple tutorials toWebQuests. However, one important aspect of teaching for which the computer is ideally suited, achievement testing, is often overlooked. While it is not difficult to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing
Iding, Marie; Klemm, E. Barbara – Computers in the Schools, 2005
The present study addresses the need for teachers to critically evaluate the credibility, validity, and cognitive load associated with scientific information on Web sites, in order to effectively teach students to evaluate scientific information on the World Wide Web. A line of prior research investigating high school and university students'…
Descriptors: Criticism, Scientific Literacy, Credibility, Internet
Hinson, Janice M – Computers in the Schools, 2005
This study presents a preliminary investigation into changes in the perceptions and behaviors of teachers and students when all have universal Internet access at home and school using Internet-on-TV technology. Four hundred fourth-grade students and their teachers from seven schools participated in the WISH TV (WorldGate Internet School to Home)…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Internet
Santhiveeran, Janaki – Computers in the Schools, 2005
The main purpose of this article is to discuss possibilities and concerns associated with building online communication into on-campus and online distance education courses. This article presents guidelines related to teaching strategies and procedures that maximize the integration of online communication in higher education. A sample of feedback…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Education Courses, Constructivism (Learning)
Repman, Judi; Zinskie, Cordella; Carlson, Randal D. – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Instructors designing online learning can utilize an array of computer-mediated communication tools to promote student engagement and interaction. This paper surveys the tools available, focusing on uses of the tools for learning (Type II uses). Research results and implications for practice are presented for asynchronous (e-mail, listserv,…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Computer Mediated Communication
Chen Wang, Lih-Ching; Beasley, William – Computers in the Schools, 2005
The use of the Instant Messenger (IM) environment to carry out structured online class discussions in graduate teacher education courses is described. Properties of IM are delineated, and specific procedures in using IM as a vehicle for class discussions are discussed. Attributes of Type II technology applications are addressed directly, and the…
Descriptors: Education Courses, Class Activities, Online Courses, Educational Technology
Stvan, Laurel Smith – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Through small-scale sampling of relevant specialized texts to craft hands-on inferential vocabulary tasks, both students and teachers can benefit from corpus linguistic information. By discovering ways to collect and access real data, second-language teachers can create topic-specific corpora and use software to sort and highlight the data to…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language)
Kongrith, Kulwadee – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Online learning can be an effective tool in second language acquisition (SLA) because it can be an efficient and convenient way to provide accurate, understandable material to second language learners. It is crucial for instructors to have online knowledge and skills as well as the ability to choose how, when, and to whom to apply such expertise.…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Online Courses, Language Acquisition, Second Languages
Blanchard, Jay; McLain, Jared; Bartsche, Patrick – Computers in the Schools, 2005
This paper briefly chronicles the marriage of technology and reading instruction and then turns to focus on Web-based reading instruction. Issues are discussed that relate to reading effectiveness research, the U.S. No Child Left Behind legislation, the U.S. National Educational Technology Effectiveness Study, and the state of Web-based reading…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Internet, Educational Technology, Reading Instruction
Dewstow, Ross; Wright, Noeline – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Efforts combining online learning with classroom-based learning in secondary schools are not often reported. It is even more unusual to read reports detailing ways in which external experts can help both students and teachers learn "on-the-job" using both classroom and online facilities. This is particularly true in New Zealand, where…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Learning Activities
Gibson, Ian W. – Computers in the Schools, 2005
This paper introduces the Global Forum on School Leadership (GFSL) as a Type II application of interactive computing technology suitable for 21st century learners, teachers, and school leaders. Simply put, the concept of the GFSL brings together learners who share a common goal, a common subject area, or a common profession, and encourages them to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Leadership, Administrator Education, Leadership Training
Ozkan, Betul C. – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Internet2 is one of the newer ways of videoconferencing in American universities. Over 200 universities in the United States collaborate with each other through these high-quality Internet lines. K-12 schools and libraries nationwide have also started taking advantage of this fiber optic, high-capacity speedy network. However, the term Internet2,…
Descriptors: Universities, Elementary Secondary Education, Distance Education, Internet
Milone, Michael – Computers in the Schools, 2005
Exemplary Web-based schools are as different as they are similar. The schools featured in this section have applied technology in unique ways to meet the needs of their students. Five examples are cited across the U.S.: Lemon Grove School District, Lemon Grove, California; Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Carlsbad…
Descriptors: Internet, School Districts
Perkins, Robert; McKnight, Margaret L. – Computers in the Schools, 2005
One of the latest uses of technology gaining popular status in education is the WebQuest, a process that involves students using the World Wide Web to solve a problem. The goals of this project are to: (a) determine if teachers are using WebQuests in their classrooms; (b) ascertain whether teachers feel WebQuests are effective for teaching…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Uses in Education
