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Hale, Michael E.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1985
Both high school and college students served as subjects for an evaluation of the effectiveness of a computer-animated test of science problem-solving skills designed to minimize problems inherent in printed tests. The test development process is reviewed, and observations and conclusions relating to screen design and human interaction factors are…
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Display Systems
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O'Hair, Marilyn; Johnson, D. LaMont – Computers in the Schools, 1989
Describes results of a survey of secondary school and college teachers that was conducted to determine subject matter that should be included in educational computing journals. Areas of interest included computer applications; artificial intelligence; computer-aided instruction; computer literacy; computer-managed instruction; databases; distance…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
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Aiken, Milam; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1995
Describes Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS), a form of computer-mediated communication, which can be used to enhance discussions in college and high school classrooms. An example of a GDSS in a high school is included, and results of a questionnaire regarding student preferences are appended. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Decision Support Systems, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics
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Shotsberger, Paul G. – Computers in the Schools, 2001
This article summarizes efforts at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to deliver mathematics teacher professional development using a Web site called INSTRUCT. The site is intended to assist middle and high school mathematics instructors in implementing the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics professional standards for teaching…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Middle Schools
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Jeronen, Eila – Computers in the Schools, 2002
The article is a report on a development project arising from collaboration between the Department of Education in the University of Oulu, the university training school in Oulu, and some secondary schools in Northern Finland. The key aims of the project have been to promote the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teacher…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Geography Instruction, Science Instruction