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Technology Tips: Say It with Machines.
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Martignette-Boswell, Carol; Cuoco, Albert A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Discusses a visual programming language, Function Machine Lab, which helps students with the concept of function using the function machine image. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Functions (Mathematics)
Project Report: The Use of Pilot to Teach Information Technology Concepts.
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Nixon, Paul D. – Computers and the Humanities, 1993
Asserts that involving students in learning a small amount of programming language can enable them to learn the important concepts of electronic information systems. Describes a three-week unit in which arts and humanities undergraduate students use the authoring language, PILOT. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Educational Technology
Using Computers for Algebraic Thinking.
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Clements, Douglas H.; Sarama, Julie – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1998
Uses three computer software programs to help students develop algebraic reasoning. Programs include spreadsheets, Logo programming language, and Teasers by Tobbs. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Understanding Correlations: Two Computer Exercises.
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Goldstein, Miriam D.; Strube, Michael J. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes two QuickBASIC programs that provide students direct experience with interpreting correlation scatter-plots. Maintains that the programs can be used in classroom exercises to highlight factors that influence the size of a Pearson correlation coefficient. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis
A Computer Program That Demonstrates the Difference Between Main Effects and Interactions.
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Strube, Michael; Goldstein, Miriam D. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Describes a QuickBASIC program for demonstrating the differences between main effects and interactions in factorial designs. The program can be used in conjunction with a traditional lecture to improve student understanding and develop skills in recognizing main effects and interactions from graphic displays. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Correlation, Data Analysis
Using Visual Basic to Teach Programming for Geographers.
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Slocum, Terry A.; Yoder, Stephen C. – Journal of Geography, 1996
Outlines reasons why computer programming should be taught to geographers. These include experience using macro (scripting) languages and sophisticated visualization software, and developing a deeper understanding of general hardware and software capabilities. Discusses the distinct advantages and few disadvantages of the programming language…
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces