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| Computing Teacher | 7 |
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| Davis, Nancy C. | 1 |
| Elberfeld, John K. | 1 |
| Magel, E. Terry | 1 |
| Moore, Margaret L. | 1 |
| Rappaport, Jean | 1 |
| Winter, M. J. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 5 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
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Winter, M. J. – Computing Teacher, 1982
Suggests approach to teaching definitions and concepts of computer programs to learners at all age levels by using words (string manipulations) rather than numbers. An outline of a possible sequence for introducing the BASIC programming language is given. Two references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Instructional Design
Moore, Margaret L. – Computing Teacher, 1984
Description of Northwest Council for Computer Education's efforts to develop computer education guideline competencies to aid in developing teacher training programs. Discusses stages of information gathering; issue identification and definition; and formulation, evaluation, and dissemination of competencies. Competencies for elementary and…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Elberfeld, John K. – Computing Teacher, 1982
Suggest use of well-organized slide presentation as effective way to introduce computers to large audiences and discusses how to get started--state objective, analyze audience, outline presentation, prepare slides--and equipment needed to obtain slides from television screens, miniature components, and book illustrations. References and sources…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Instructional Design
Magel, E. Terry – Computing Teacher, 1989
Discusses problems associated with teaching non-recursive binary searching in computer language classes, and describes a teacher-directed dialog based on dictionary use that helps students use their previous searching experiences to conceptualize the binary search process. Algorithmic development is discussed and appropriate classroom discussion…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Dialogs (Language)
Rappaport, Jean – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes computer curriculum designed for gifted middle school students that culminates in the eighth grade by having students prepare programs for elementary school students. Students either write their own programs or adapt public domain software, based on questionnaire responses from elementary school teachers indicating their needs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Computing Teacher, 1983
A curriculum to enhance computer literacy in grades K-8 is presented, which covers the areas of computer awareness, computer interaction skills, social sciences, language arts, science, and mathematics. Student tasks are outlined with suggested grade levels for skills to be introduced, expanded, and reinforced. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
Davis, Nancy C. – Computing Teacher, 1983
Discusses introduction of three-week computer literacy course for all seventh graders including special education students at Bennet Junior High School, Manchester, Connecticut, which covers computer uses in society, history of computers, and writing of simple programs in BASIC language. Daily lesson plans for computers and special education are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Disabilities
