An instructional model is described for integrating the microcomputer into the mathematics curriculum. Development, understanding, higher order thinking, and applications are elements of the model. Software is identified for each element. The roles of telecommunications, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and graphing in mathematics curricula are…

This curriculum, designed for young children ages 3-6, focuses on math, science, and social studies and includes integrated activities to use with over 30 software titles. Young Children as Explorers: Interactive Learning Experiences addresses learning standards established by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, National Research…

Answers to questions about how children successfully use computers were found by identifying computer skills and concepts achieved by children attending the 1984 Computer Camp for Young Children at the University of Delaware. A total of 43 children from 4 through 7 years of age attended 1-1/2 hour sessions each day for 4 weeks. Computer activities…

A rationale is presented for infusing computer strategies into the social studies curricula of learning-disabled students. Guidelines are provided to assist in choosing such computer tools as tutorials, simulations, word processors, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics. Suggestions for developing appropriate teaching strategies are also offered.…

Describes a geometry project for students using the Geometer's Sketchpad. Students choose from constructing an instruction manual, writing and illustrating a children's picture book, or creating a piece of art in the Escher style. (ASK)

This article discusses steps in incorporating computer technology into activity-based thematic units in a preschool classroom for children with and without disabilities. The discussion focuses on teaching young children to learn together, choosing appropriate software, and selecting activities to generalize computer learning. (JDD)

Describes computer software for use with various age groups. Topics include activities involving temperature, simulations, earth science, the circulatory system, human body, reading in science, and ecology. Provides information on equipment needed, availability, package contents, and price. Comments of reviews are presented by classroom teachers.…

This introduction to computer simulations as an integrated learning experience reports on their use with students in grades 5 through 10 using commercial software packages such as SimCity, SimAnt, SimEarth, and Civilization. Students spent an average of 60 hours with the simulation games and reported their experiences each week in a personal log.…

Maintains that the use of a microcomputer data base is useful for developing integrative learning activities with social studies as the core. Defines a data base and recommends ways to help children create and use one, giving an example of a data base project. Reviews appropriate software programs and outlines various levels of activity…