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Peer reviewedNixon, 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
Peer reviewedClements, 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
Peer reviewedSlocum, 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
