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Poirot, James L.; Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1987
This first in a projected series of five articles discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on education. Highlights include the history of artificial intelligence and the impact of microcomputers; learning processes; human factors and interfaces; computer assisted instruction and intelligent tutoring systems; logic programing; and expert…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Trends, Human Factors Engineering
Hannah, Larry – Computing Teacher, 1987
Discusses database searching as a method for developing thinking skills, and describes an activity suitable for fifth grade through high school using a president's and vice president's database. Teaching methods are presented, including student team activities, and worksheets designed for the AppleWorks database are included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Processes
Pogrow, Stanley – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Program, which replaces drill and practice with thinking skills activities for grades three through six. The HOTS curriculum, which is built around commercially available software, is reviewed; special teaching techniques that emphasize teacher-student dialog are presented; and benefits for at-risk…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Curriculum Design, Drills (Practice)
Rawitsch, Don – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discussion of the use of computerized databases in classroom instruction focuses on problem solving skills, student attitudes toward computers, and learning processes. A study of eighth graders is described that tested hypotheses involving the comparative analysis of data, and its implications for curriculum development and instructional methods…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Databases
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1988
Describes five studies on educational computing: (1) word processing and writing processes in colleges; (2) simulations and problem solving for learning disabled high school students; (3) social interaction and problem solving in children using Logo and drill and practice programs; (4) computer access and flowcharting in programing instruction;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curiosity, Drills (Practice)
