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Matlock, Daniel B.; Safford, Duane C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Explains the use of the microcomputer as a multipurpose analytical instrument which frees students from the mechanics of science and allows for more active learning involvement. Provides the typical data acquisition configuration, advantages, disadvantages, and a brief summary. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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Igelsrud, Don, Ed.; Leonard, William H., Ed. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Describes the state-of-the-art in computer interfacing in the biology laboratory. Discusses hardware and software. Enumerates the educational benefits from instrumentation such as cost effectiveness and increased student opportunity and motivation. Includes 14 references. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
Patton, James R. – 1988
This paper on science instruction for learners with mental disabilities reviews the limited literature base in the field and provides practical information on teaching science in special settings. To assist in implementing best instructional practices in science education, the paper discusses the curricular make-up of science instruction; various…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Walton, Karen Doyle – Electronic Learning, 1985
Defines microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL); discusses necessary hardware and software for operation of an MBL; reviews science applications in secondary education and eight steps involved in constructing a four-paddle interface box, the heart of an MBL; and provides information on suppliers of resources for creating an MBL. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Demonstrations (Educational), Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Equipment
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Tillery, John – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the use of the microcomputer and interfacing equipment to obtain weather data from meteorological satellites. Equipment necessary for this type of remote sensing, including constructing and/or obtaining the necessary hardware and software is discussed. Ideas for the integration of this material into the curriculum are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Laboratory Equipment
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Seligmann, Peter F.; Thompson, Steven R. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
Described is an activity in which a computer is used to acquire temperature and humidity data useful in investigating transpiration in plants. Materials and procedures are discussed and examples of results are presented. Factors which influence the rate of transpiration are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, College Science, Computer Interfaces
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Barba, Robertta H. – Science Teacher, 1988
Explains uses of computer hardware when it's no longer needed to teach computer literacy. Describes a mini-lab pilot project which consists of several computers mounted on carts used similarly as audiovisual equipment. Lists advantages, disadvantages, and percentages of time used for instruction, interfacing, word processing, graphing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
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Roth, Wolff-Michael – Science and Children, 1989
Presented are four activities which are designed to familiarize children with the multiple uses of computers and help them learn about heat and temperature using temperature probes. Included are the tempering effect of water, heat capacity, caloric content of foods, and weather. Hardware and software are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education
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Chamberlain, Peter; Vincent, Richard – School Science Review, 1989
Described is a means of logging data from remote sensors in data files and then transferring the data to a spreadsheet for processing. The presentation of the data in tabular or graphical form is discussed. An example using temperature data from a model house is provided. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis
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Jacquot, Raymond G.; Steadman, John W. – CoED, 1985
A Commodore-64 microcomputer was used to develop a system which is useful for a variety of teaching laboratory and real time control applications. Hardware and software requirements and examples of experimental work with the system are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Collection, Engineering, Engineering Education
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Tinari, Jr., Rocco; Rao, S. Sathyanarayan – CoED, 1985
Describes a system (Apple II microcomputer interfaced to flexible, custom-designed digital hardware) which can provide: (1) Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) computation on real-time data with a video display of spectrum; (2) frequency synthesis experiments using the inverse FFT; and (3) real-time digital filtering experiments. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Engineering, Engineering Education
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McDermott, J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1985
Describes a computer program that students use to check their suggestions of possible lines of investigation during a microbiology exercise, the results of procedures, and the decisions made on the basis of experimental evidence. Effectiveness of the program and practical aspects of the investigation are considered. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Software, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures
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White, Dennis W. – Art Education, 1985
The KoalaPad, an advanced graphic tablet introduced in 1983, reduces the cost and the degree of programing background required to create sophisticated images on the microcomputer. The potentials of the KoalaPad for use in an art education program are discussed, and recommendations for creating a microcomputer graphics lab are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Graphics, Creative Art, Higher Education
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Nicklin, R. C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Microcomputers can record laboratory measurements which human laboratory partners can never collect. Simple, harder, and general-purpose interfaces are discussed, with suggestions for several experiments involving an exercise bike, acceleration, and pendulums. Additional applications with pH meters, spectrophotometers, and chromatographs are also…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures
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Warner, Steven A. – Analytical Chemistry, 1990
Presented are system concepts with examples of various vendor approaches for implementing laboratory local area networks. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
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