THE INTEGRATION OF MICROCOMPUTERS
INTO
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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THE INTEGRATION OF MICROCOMPUTERS
INTO
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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CONTENTS (QUICK LINKS)
| Introduction:
Abstract ~ Acknowledgements ~ Contents
PART I: Background to the Problem PART II: Statement of the Problem PART III: Key Question PART IV: Method PART V: Description of Procedures of Integrating Computer Technologies into the Language Arts Curriculum: SCRIPT: Summary of Computer Integration Procedures: Script for Our Video Documentary PART VI: Conclusions and Recommendations REFERENCES APPENDICES: Links To Our Related Websites |
TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT:
THE INTEGRATION OF MICROCOMPUTERS INTO THE
HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAMME
NAME OF CANDIDATE:
WILLIAM G. HILLMAN
DEGREE SOUGHT:
MASTER OF EDUCATION
M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
PROJECT APPROVED BY:
ROBIN J. ENNS, PH.D.
DATE:
1990/1991
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is to examine the integration of computers into the English Language Arts programme in Strathclair Community School over a one-year period.
In order to examine this integration, answers to the following questions were pursued:
1. How do teachers integrate computers into their curriculum?
2. How could I integrate computers into my curriculum?
The results and recommendations in this report were generated through my personal experience of implementing technology into the present curriculum, through first-hand classroom observation, and from a survey of teachers in the rural southwestern Manitoba region. In addition, my twenty-three years of classroom experience as an English teacher, coupled with ten years of personal and professional experience with computers, have proved invaluable in the design of this project and the compilation of this document.
First, I would like to thank my wife and family for their unwavering support during the many long days which went into this endeavour.
Secondly, I wish to thank Dr. Eugene Rankin for his guidance and assistance in the early stages of the project.
Finally, a special thanks to Dr. Robin Enns, for encouraging me to make completion of this paper a priority, and for asking questions that made me think in more depth. His philosophy of education, his love of learning, and his respect for creativity have been great sources of inspiration.
i. Title Page
ii Approval Sheet
iii Abstract
iv Acknowledgements
v Contents
PART I: Background to the Problem
PART II: Statement of the Problem
PART III: Key Question
PART IV: Method
Phase One: Survey by Questionnaire
Phase Two: In-service Presentation
Phase Three: Classroom Integration of Computers into My
Own Classroom
PART V: Description of Procedures of Integrating Computer Technologies into the Language Arts Curriculum:
Education Today
Gestation
Parturition
Writing Stages
Pre-Writing
Writing
Post-Writing/Revision
Publishing
Teacher as a Mentor
Future
PART V: Summary of Computer Integration Procedures:
Script for the Video Documentary
PART VI: Conclusions and Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDICES:
1. Division Computer In-Service Survey Results
2. Contents of Division In-Service Presentation Package
3. Grade 9 Language Arts Course Outline
4. Grade 10 Language Arts Course Outline
ELECTRONIC DATA ON APPLE AND IBM COMPUTER DISKETTE:
5. Grade 9 Computer-Based Assignments
6. Grade 10 Computer-Based Assignments
7. Data Bases of Audio-Visual and Computer Software Reference
Materials
ELECTRONIC DATA ON VHS VIDEO CASSETTE:
8. Video Documentary on Project Procedure
