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A Positive or Negative Force for Democracy: The Technology Instructional Paradox
Richard A. Diem
International Journal of Social Education Vol. 21, No. 1 (2006) pp. 148–154
Over the past two decades, the technology "revolution" has evolved to touch nearly every aspect of the people's lives. More than just a convenience, this force has become a necessity throughout business, government, and education. One of the most...
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Can It Make a Difference? Technology and the Social Studies
Richard A. Diem
Theory and Research in Social Education Vol. 28, No. 4 (2000) pp. 493–501
Discusses factors that affect the use of technology by social studies teachers. Focuses on the use of Web-based learning within the social studies. Highlights studies that address the effects of technology in social studies. Introduces the articles...
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Technology and Global Education
Richard A. Diem
Social Studies Vol. 80, No. 1 (1989) pp. 25–27
Examines applications of microcomputers and television to global education. Provides suggestions for developing an understanding of basic formats of data collection and analysis, and for using databases to understand the organization of information. ...
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The Introduction of Computers in an At-Risk Learning Environment: A Seven-Year Retrospective View
Richard A. Diem; David S. Katims
Computers in the Schools Vol. 19, No. 1 (2002) pp. 19–32
Presents a retrospective view of the infusion of computer technology at a large, predominantly ethnic/racial minority, inner-city high school serving at-risk students. Discusses results of in-depth case studies of students, teachers, and...
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Technology and Measures of Self-Esteem in Secondary Students Identified as At Risk
Richard A. Diem; David S. Katims
Journal of At-Risk Issues Vol. 5, No. 1 (1998) pp. 16–22
Determines effects of computerized science tutoring on the self-esteem of at-risk urban high school students. Through a case study/structured interview dyad, ascertains students' perceptions of the use of this technology in schools. Results indicate ...
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An Evaluation of a Computer-Assisted Education System in an Untraditional Academic Setting--A County Jail
Richard A. Diem; Peter G. Fairweather
AEDS Journal Vol. 13, No. 3 (1980) pp. 204–13
Results showed that computer assisted education could be used effectively in a jail setting provided that its capabilities and limitations were properly understood. (Author/IRT)
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Computers in a School Environment: Preliminary Report of the Social Consequences
Richard A. Diem
Theory and Research in Social Education Vol. 14, No. 2 (1986) pp. 163–70
Reports the results of a nine-month ethnographic investigation of social interactions among 138 sixth graders using microcomputers. Notes that boys took the leadership role; that teachers tended to ability group for computer instruction; and that...
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Microcomputer Technology in Educational Environments: Three Case Studies
Richard A. Diem
Journal of Educational Research Vol. 80, No. 2 (1986) pp. 93–98
This paper reports on case studies of computer use in an elementary bilingual classroom, a secondary special education classroom, and an introductory adult literacy classroom. Findings, in terms of software, instructor, and student-related problems, ...
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Technology and Humanism: New Approaches in Correctional Education
Richard A. Diem; John F. Knoll
T.H.E. Journal Vol. 6, No. 4 (May 1979) pp. 34–36
Technological education and humanistic approaches are not essentially disparate. A correctional institution has joined both educational processes in a successful application, improving both the immates' self-concepts and their employable skills. ...
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Preparing for the Technological Classroom: Will We Meet the Challenge?
Richard A. Diem
Educational Technology Vol. 24, No. 3 (1984) pp. 13–15
Discusses an important question raised by education's rush toward micro-technology, i.e., how classroom teachers will be trained to master these aids and implement them within the curricular structure. A process centering on training for employed...