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An Intelligent Tutoring System.
Corbett, Albert – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses a research project that uses artificial intelligence techniques to help teach programing. Describes principles and implementation of the LISP Intelligent Tutoring System (LISPITS). Explains how the artificial intelligence technique was developed and possible future research. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science
Factors Affecting the Achievement of High School Students in Beginning Computer Science Courses.
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Guinan, Tricia; Stephens, Larry – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Considers three questions regarding computer science courses: (1) Can performance be predicted?; (2) Does a solid mathematical background provide the student with an advantage?; and (3) Is gender a factor in performance or aptitude? Reports a strong math background was related to achievement in a beginning course while gender was not related. (MVL)
Descriptors: Achievement, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Computers in Education.
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Schultz, Karen A.; Hart, Lynn C. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
A descriptive overview of computers in education is given, with the computer as an object of and for instruction. A diagram modeling the various uses is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
5 to 9 Year Old Computer Programmers.
Helman, Iris – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The author discusses the development of a program to train children to program a computer using the BASIC language. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education
Techniques for Teaching BASIC to Beginners.
Finkel, LeRoy – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
This is Part 1 of a small series on teaching the BASIC programing language to beginners, and deals with the computer, instructional materials, and objectives needed for such a course. (MN)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Objectives
Teaching the Teachers: An Inservice Syllabus.
Olds, Henry F. – Classroom Computer News, 1981
Some procedures for an inservice education program on computers are proposed. The program goal is to bring teachers to understand the microcomputer as a tool-making technology that asks people to learn how to teach it to do something. An inservice syllabus is presented in the form of a program. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers, Curriculum Development
Developing Computer Literacy.
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Tobin, Catherine D. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Computer literacy is defined as the ability to utilize capabilities of computers intelligently. Specific skills and characteristics necessary for computer literate pupils are listed. The importance of computer literacy, a curriculum, and evaluation are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers, Curriculum Development
The Introduction of Computers in Norwegian Schools: An International Report.
Bork, Alfred – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discusses Norway's effort to determine what steps should be taken following its National Program for Computers in Education. Reports that this was the first time an international organization was chosen to make educational recommendations to a government. Lists characteristics of the Norwegian National Program and summarizes recommendations of the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development