Electronic Learning articles from May 1988

Electronic Learning archives from May 1988

How to use computers to truly enhance learning. (Guest Editorial) (column)
May 1, 1988... How to Use Computers to Truly Enhance Learning Throughout the evolution of the educational computer movement in the '80s, as it went through the many cycles of advocacy, from teaching programming to integrating computers into the curriculum,...

Two million microcomputers now used in U.S. schools. (Industry: Research Report)
May 1, 1988... Two Million Microcomputers Now Used in U.S. Schools The installed base of microcomputers in U.S. public and private K-12 schools has passed the 2 million mark, according to a recent report on educational technology. In its sixth annual...

World leaders call for better research in educational technology. (Conference Report: International) (panel discussion)
May 1, 1988... World Leaders Call for Better Research in Educational Technology The educational community worldwide recognizes the power and potential of computers in teaching and learning, but also believes there is a "desperate need" for more definitive...

Guide to NECC '88. (National Educational Computing Conference) (includes a related article that lists and describes 'favorite places' in Dallas) (directory)
May 1, 1988... GUIDE TO NECC '88 Computer History Buffs: This is the ninth annual NECC (the first was in held in Iowa in 1979) and the second NECC in Texas (NECC '81 was held in Denton). Associators: Each year, NECC is co-sponsored by a growing number of...

Users speak out: a look at six administrative software programs. (Buyer's Guide: Administrative Software) (buyers guide)
May 1, 1988... Users Speak Out: A Look at Six Administrative Software Programs This month EL takes a look at six popular administrative packages, each of which handles three specific tasks: scheduling, grade reporting and attendance. The six...

A unique synthesis of traditional teaching tools. (Interactive Technology: Videodisc Technology) (column)
May 1, 1988... A Unique Synthesis of Traditional Teaching Tools At last, a technology-based teaching tool that is designed especially for teachers with countless benefits for their students. More importantly, this technology does not require the teachers to...

A bridge between Apple and MS-DOS programs: Cordata's unique WPC Bridge microcomputer can run - adequately - both Apple and MS-DOS programs, and transfer files between the two systems. (Hardware Review) (evaluation)
May 1, 1988... A Bridge Between Apple and MS-DOS Software Programs After two local high school teachers get married this month, one of their first purchases will be a computer. However, they're not sure which machine to buy. She teaches business education...

Computers in class: some social and psychological consequences: a study of five New York City high schools shows that students, as well as teachers, find computer-aided classrooms more conducive to learning. (Research) (column)
May 1, 1988... Computers in Class: Some Social And Psychological Consequences In my 1982 review of research on computer-assisted instruction (Electronic Learning, November/December 1982), i noted that early studies indicated children liked computers, and...

Apple and IBM commitments may boost Unix accessibility. (Colleges and Universities: Operating Systems) (column)
May 1, 1988... Apple and IBM Commitments May Boost Unix Accessibility Unix, possibly best known as the powerful operating system used for research and development at universities, is widely described as both difficult and robust. Since Apple Computer and...

Two integrated MS-DOS programs for school administrators. (PFS: First Choice from Software Publishing Corp; Microsoft Works from Microsoft Corp) (Software Review) (evaluation)
May 1, 1988... Two Integrated MS-DOS Programs For School Administrators While AppleWorks has given Apple II schools access to integrated tools, an equivalent IBM package has been elusive. Companies have sought to combine several tools in one program, yet...

Desktop publishing for the Commodore user: Berkeley Softwork's geoPublish is full-featured desktop publishing software program. (Software Review) (evaluation)
May 1, 1988... Desktop Publishing For the Commodore User Desktop publishing is one of the latest computer trends, and while the term is quite well-established in some circles, it is less familiar in the educational environment--specifically at the classroom...

A library on a disc: Microsoft Bookshelf. (Spotlight on: CD ROM) (includes a related article that briefly explains CD ROM technology)
May 1, 1988... A Library On a Disc: Microsoft Bookshelf In the world of computers one gets used to an inescapable fact: everything changes--rapidly--and whatever one has is out-of-date. This fact can cause a bit of schizophrenia. On the one hand, it may...

Welcome to the age of 'desktop presenting': desktop presenting packages More and PowerPoint have endless educational applications. (Software Review) (The Macintosh College Computing Lab) (evaluation)
May 1, 1988... Welcome to the Age Of "Desktop Presenting" Move over desktop publishing, here comes desktop presenting -- in the form of professional looking slides, slide shows, and transparencies. Actually, there's plenty of room for both, since they...