Fall 2000

About JECDT

The online Journal of Educational Computing, Design & Telecommunications publishes articles written by graduate students that report on, but are not limited to, research, software reviews and evaluations, literature reviews, op-ed pieces, classroom solutions, conference presentations, dissertations, web resources for educators, hypertext/hypermedia projects, and book reviews related to education.

All submissions are reviewed by at least two members of the editorial board and the faculty advisor in a blind review process before they are accepted for publication.

Copyright, 2000.
The copyright to each article is is retained by the article's author.

Editorial Board
Marsha Gladhart, Editor
Kevin Kramer
Pedro Leite
Marlene Sedillos
Mohammed Zakari
Mark Viner
Graphic Designer
 
Abdullah Al-Shehri
Faculty Advisor
 
Dr. Diane McGrath

 

Volume 1, Issue No. 1

Articles:

Objectivism to Constructivism:  Transforming the Model by Gladys Giebler

Abstract: For centuries, the objectivist model of instruction has weathered scientific, social, and behavioral investigation as the primary approach to teaching students.  Does a constructivist model bear investigation as an alternative for facilitating lifelong learning? Giebler examines both theories and discusses the weaknesses of the objectivist approach and the strengths of constructivist theory as a possible alternative to traditional methods of teaching.

Official Knowledge: A Closer Look by Lori A. Goodson 

Abstract: While many public schools turn to Channel One for free classroom technology, the implications of this arrangement have potentially far-reaching ramifications. In his recent book, Official Knowledge: Democratic Education in a Conservative Age, Michael W. Apple questions the message being sent to students in classrooms across the country. This review summarizes Apple's stance on Channel One and examines related emerging technologies.

Gender and Anxiety Levels in Introductory Computer Courses:  A Classroom Research by Pedro Leite

Abstract: This paper reports the results of classroom research that tried to identify significant differences between male and female students concerning their level of anxiety toward the use of computers. Overall, the results suggested that participants have a low level of anxiety toward the use of computers regardless of gender, age group, and previous computer experience. This seems to be in line with current research.

Point/Counterpoint

Learning is more than incremental by Alan Selig

Rebuttal by Mark Viner

College of Education
Kansas State University

Latest update: November 9, 2000