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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
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
