Electronic Learning articles from November 1991

Electronic Learning archives from November 1991

A guide to distance learning: bridging education gaps with technology. (includes related article that explains how to choose a distance learning provider; another article discusses the overall effectiveness of distance learning; and another related article is about the increased use of communications satellites in education)
November 1, 1991... Schools in every state use various technologies to receive courses-- saving districts money and providing curricula not available by other means To describe the growth of distance learning initiatives in this country as "explosive" is an...

Software tools for exploring math: taking their cue from the NCTM standards, three publishers release new motivating math tools. (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)(Bradford Graph Maker and 3D Images, from William K. Bradford Publishing Co.; The Geometer's Sketchpad, from Key Curriculum Press; and Mathcad 3.0, from Mathsoft Inc.) (Software Review) (Evaluation)
November 1, 1991... Taking their cue from the NCTM standards, three publishers release new motivating math tools Yars ago, math classes meant 25-problem worksheets in an endless stream. To be fair, some teachers encouraged their budding mathematicians to...

Educators: build coalitions: alliances with key groups and people are essential to education reform. (Digressions) (Column)
November 1, 1991... Alliances with key groups and people are essential to education reform Education is one of the most isolated professions in America, yet educators are responsible for determining what students must learn to function and thrive in the...

Superintendents: don't dread technology. (computer and related technologies, for education) (Guest Editorial) (Column)
November 1, 1991... Superintendents must be sound decision makers-not technology experts-to be effective technology leaders Within the next decade there is no question that every student, teacher, and administrator will find it necessary to use a computer and...

Apple unveils notebooks, Classic II, printers, and more. (Apple Computer Inc.) (Industry News) (Product Announcement)
November 1, 1991... Apple announced a series of new products in October, including three new personal computers, three notebook computers, two laser printers, and a scanner. The first of the new computers is a new Mac Classic, called the Classic II. This...

Promoting technology use in your district: ideas to turn educators, students, and community members into technology users and supporters. (successful methods used by a technology coordinator in a California school district)
November 1, 1991... Ideas to turn educators, students, and community members into technology users and supporters As technology coordinator for a school district in California, I do more marketing and sales than coordinating. Each new piece of hardware or...

Improving student motivation: technology-rich classrooms can increase student motivation - and limit misbehavior. (Administrators)
November 1, 1991... Technology-rich classrooms can increase student motivation-and limit misbehavior The struggle by classroom teachers to deal with student discipline and motivation problems is as old as schooling itself. History books are full of stories...

Multimedia authoring languages: software for MS-DOS, Mac, and Amiga computers that lets educators create multimedia lessons and presentations. (Software Review) (buyers guide) (Evaluation)
November 1, 1991... Software for MS-DOS, Mac, and Amiga computers that lets educators create multimedia lessons and presentations The growing use of computer-managed multimedia has given teachers new ways to present material. Companies such as Optical Data,...