Power On! Bringing Geometry into the Classroom with Videodisc Technology

Geometry is derived from two greek words that literally mean “earth measure.” Its roots reveal the origination of geometry as a study of the measure and relationship of elements of the world. Geometry as a study of the world is also recommended for middle school students (Geddes 1992. 2, 7).

Survey on Faculty Use of Interactive Videodisc Technology in Teacher Education

A videodisc and related technology research project was set up at an urban university to improve the delivery of information by professors, and the understanding of important concepts by education students. An exploratory study was conducted to investigate factors that influence the use of technology by faculty who teach the core curricula in the under/postgraduate education program. Through the use of questionnaires and direct interviews, the factors that influenced the decisions to use or not to use the available videodisc technology were isolated. Principal among these were: time, student and faculty knowledge of technology, conceptions about the technology and its potential, faculty incentives to become involved, and administrative support.

HORT 2001: INTERACTIVE VIDEO COURSEWARE

Information storage technologies are changing, so this project is focused on the future and the use of new videodisc technology. A model plant science inquiry-learning tool was developed for vocational agriculture students using advanced video and computer technology. The interactive videodisc lesson, which focuses on plant identification, was designed to increase learning and allow teachers to spend more time with students.