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Daiute, Colette – 1985
Intended for teachers, this digest shows that the computer can offer many efficient tools for expression, student control of writing, and instruction beyond the grammar and spelling drills most commonly associated with computers. The digest discusses the goals of the language arts curriculum, the role of the computer in the language arts…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Courseware
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Duford, Sally T.; And Others – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1984
The incorporation of computer experiences into a nutrition education course for elementary education majors is discussed. The course consisting of five hours of class each week for eight weeks, is designed to teach nutrition principles and methods of integrating these principles into elementary curricula at various grade levels. (BC)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Course Descriptions, Courseware, Elementary School Curriculum
Little, Deborah – 1985
Intended for teachers interested in integrating computers into a reading curriculum, this paper analyzes three computer adventure games and suggests applications of each game within the reading class. Beginning with definitions of the concepts of reading, comprehension, and adventure game, the paper then describes the three games:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware, Elementary Education
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Chignell, Mark H.; Lacy, Richard M. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1991
The Jefferson Notebook system, based on a model of integrated research and instruction, is a computer program to aid in creation of hypertext instructional materials. It is currently used in college writing and academic courses. Its authoring features allow teachers to build instructional resources and integrate research and writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware, Educational Media
Inter-Change, 1985
Explains the variety of instructional formats that are currently employed in population education computer programs. Describes the ways computer tutorials, simulations, instructional games, problem solving, and graphics could be used in population studies. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware, Demography
Glenn, Allen; Rawitsch, Don – 1984
This manual for social studies teachers examines the current status of computer use in social studies classrooms, suggests reasons to use the computer, and discusses five ways computers can be used in social studies; i.e., as a method of delivering content, as a tool for retrieving and analyzing information, as an example of technology use in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation
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Mantei, Erwin J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1986
Explains how self-produced software can be used to perform rapid number analysis or number-crunching duties in geology classes. Reviews programs in mineralogy and petrology and identifies areas in geology where computers can be used effectively. Discusses the advantages and benefits of integrating department-generated software into a geology…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
Malone, Diana; Tinker, Robert – Hands On!, 1984
Describes "Experiments in Chemistry," in which experiments are performed using software and hardware interfaced to the Apple microcomputer's game paddle port. Experiments include temperature, pH electrode, and EMF (cell potential determinations, oxidation-reduction titrations, and precipitation titrations) investigations. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware
Mojkowski, Charles – 1983
First in a series designed to provide teachers and administrators with a reference tool for identifying, evaluating, and selecting software for use in computer-based teaching and learning, this guide describes those resources available through the New York State Education Department and regional services throughout New York. The activities and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Courseware
Inter-Change, 1985
Provides critiques, price lists, and computer requirements for selected population education software programs. Reviewed programs include: Demo-graphics; Malthus; Coexist; Rice Farming; Popgro; Manrgy; Population Growth; and Simpolicon. Addresses of the distributors are also provided. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware, Demography
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Levesque, Jeri A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1989
Maintains that the use of computers in the classroom produces motivated students, empowered learners, and increased literacy. Gives an example of the computer program "The Oregon Trail" in which students participate actively in a wagon train journey from Missouri to Oregon. Urges teachers to encourage students in their mastery of computer skills.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
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Mathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Notes muMATH is a powerful computer algebra systems assistant for performing symbol manipulation in algebra and calculus. Provides several examples and program listings for calculus tutoring, differentiation drill problems, and integration drill problems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc., Reston, VA. – 1988
This publication is composed of documentation material and a user's guide for the software used in this course. The materials in this book are extracted from an introductory college mathematics course designed to prepare high school students who have completed Algebra 2 for the variety of mathematics courses encountered in college. The principal…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Schaefer, Paul – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides a program listing in True BASIC which constructs several kinds of matrices: (1) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that have integral entries; (2) matrices with integral entries that have inverses that are rational numbers with reasonable denominators; and (3) matrices with integral entries and prescribed integer…
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Bollinger, Galen – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Presented are some current facts about symbol manipulators and their relation to high school mathematics. The development of computer algebra systems is discussed. Five areas of computer algebra needing investigation (skill proficiency, understanding, curriculum content, student homework, and equity) are identified. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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