Computer Assisted Learning: Cal into the Mainstream : Selected Contributions from the Cal 93 Symposium : 5-8 April 1993, University of York

by Kibby, Michael R.; Hartley, J. Roger; Kibby, Michael R.

• ISBN13: 9780080419459
• ISBN10: 0080419453
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-07-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd

Summary

This volume contains a selection of the best papers from the Computer Assisted Learning 1993 symposium. The theme of the proceedings, CAL into the mainstream, reflects the growing realization over the past few years that technology has a central role to play in supporting the changes which are taking place in educational provision and practice.

Table of Contents

Preface
Programme Committee
Logiciel sans frontieres	p. 1
Translating software: what it means and what it costs for small cultures and large cultures	p. 9
Taking the plunge with CLEM: the design and evaluation of a large scale CAL system	p. 19
Computer-based practical work at a distance: a case study	p. 27
Experiences with hypermedia in undergraduate education	p. 39
Computers and the development of design decision making skills	p. 45
Individualized course generation: a marriage between CAL and ICAL	p. 57
Durable, low-cost educational software	p. 65
Nuffield interactive mathematics courseware	p. 73
Flexible learning in higher education: the use of computer-mediated communications	p. 83
Construction of a visual (video-supported active learning) resource	p. 91
Computer-based tools to support learning from hypertext: concept mapping tools and beyond	p. 99
The use of a computational tool to support the refinement of ideas	p. 107
Situated programming in a LEGOLogo environment	p. 119
Beginning computer-based modelling in primary schools	p. 129
Processes to support the use of information technology to enhance learning	p. 145
Encouraging student teacher confidence in the use of information technology	p. 155
Learning with portable computers	p. 161
A survey of primary teacher trainees' development of IT competence and confidence on a teacher-mentored PGCE course	p. 173
The evaluation of computer-delivered natural speech in the teaching of reading	p. 181
An exploratory study into the use of CD-ROM storybooks	p. 187
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