Surprising Connections: Linking Media to Curricula

Article Abstract:

Seven stories are presented which illustrate various ways teachers use the different media to communicate lessons and motivate students. The first example is the use of popular music as a motivational tool for studying social studies concepts. In the second story, television and radio production are used to learn skills for future careers. The third example involves creating video disks for biology classes, and in the fourth story, students produce their own filmstrips to communicate their understanding of literature. In the fifth story, students built high-quality speaker systems by using their knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, algebra and acoustical physics. The sixth example shows students developing microcomputerbased materials that show the application of mathematics to chemistry, physics and biology. In the last example, computer-assisted instruction is used to teach U.S. history to Southeast Asian immigrants.

Teaching, Computer assisted instruction, History, Science, Physics, Music, Biology, Videodisks, Digital television, Language arts, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Mathematical Skills, Foreign Languages, Videodiscs, Social Science, Instructional Design

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Linking the New Technologies with Special Education

Article Abstract:

Computer-based technology can help many handicapped students learn better. There are many devices available. Resources that can be used are discussed in sections devoted to the physically disabled, learning disabled, visually impaired, hearing impaired, and those with severe physical disorders. A resource list is included that covers books, hardware, and software. The included photographs show a blind student using a braille printer-terminal and a computer system with an oculo-encephalographic gaze-controlled keyboard.

Personal Computers, Microcomputer, Applications, Student, Handicapped

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