Electronic Learning articles from October 1990

Electronic Learning archives from October 1990

Creative acquisitions. (Lawrence Township public schools acquires technology; includes related article on fund-raising)
October 1, 1990... Creative Acquisitions How do you get a new computer lab and computers for 16 classrooms with a small technology budget? "By being creative," says Rebecca Gold, coordinator of Computer Instruction for Lawrence Township public schools in New...

VDT emissions radiate debate. (video display terminals; includes related article on VDTs)
October 1, 1990... VDT EMISSIONS RADIATE DEBATE If you are sitting close to your computer as you read this, you should be aware that your video-display terminal (VDT) is emitting electromagnetic fields of radiation that could be hazardous to your health,...

Restructuring: the Central Kitsap example. (Central Kitsap School District; includes related articles on restructuring, support and national goals for restructuring)
October 1, 1990... RESTRUCTURING: THE CENTRAL KITSAP EXAMPLE Camouflaged by the serenity of Puget Sound, a revolution of sorts is taking place in Washington state. After completely restructuring an elementary school, educators in the Central Kitsap School...

Adaptive technology; hardware and software that allow physically disabled students to use computers.
October 1, 1990... Adaptive Technology Adaptive technology is a great equalizer. These specially designed computer hardware and software products enable physically disabled students--some of whom cannot operate a mouse or a keyboard--to use computers...

The Amiga 3000. (Hardware Review) (Commodore Business Machines' Amiga 3000 microcomputer; includes related article on AmigaVision) (evaluation)
October 1, 1990... The Amiga 3000 The Commodore Amiga 3000 is a fast, versatile, state-of-the-art computer that extends the power, capability, and ease-of-use of the older Amigas to new levels. As a multimedia platform for classroom use, it has no rivals in...

Teaching spelling; two spelling programs offer welcome relief to teaching a difficult subject. (Software Review) (Davidson and Associates's Spell It Plus and Optimum Resource/ Weekly Reader Software's Spelling Rules) (evaluation)
October 1, 1990... Teaching Spelling Spelling is one of those subjects that few educators like to teach, and there's little consensus about the best way to teach it. However, most educators agree that a certain amount of drill and practice is needed in any...

Graphic history; GTV takes social studies teaching and learning way beyond the textbook. (Software Review) (National Geographic's GTV) (evaluation)
October 1, 1990... Graphic History National Geographic's GTV is social studies at its best: exciting, relevant, and vital. This interactive videodisc-software package gives teachers and students a powerful tool to explore American history in a completely new...

Study skills. (Software Review) (high school study skills software) (evaluation)
October 1, 1990... Study Skills Most senior high schools still assess students' knowledge with paper and pencil tests. College-bound students grapple with standardized tests such as the SATs and Achievements. Non-college bound students take job placement...

The forces of restructuring. (educational reform)
October 1, 1990... The Forces Of Restructuring The latest round of education reform, restructuring, is going to have a serious impact on education in the U.S. Four powerful forces are causing the nation to question the funding, organization, and...