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PDF pending restorationDennis, J. Richard; Thomson, David – 1976
This paper is concerned with a low cost alternative for providing computer experience to secondary school students. The brief discussion covers the programmable calculator and its relevance for teaching the concepts and the rudiments of computer programming and for computer problem solving. A list of twenty-five programming activities related to…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Learning Experience
Peer reviewedDennis, J. Richard; Standiford, Sally N. – Educational Perspectives, 1984
The need to define the role of computers in teacher education is discussed. Topics include planning lessons, evaluating materials, facilitating mastery, learning to diagnose, managing learning, student evaluation, motivation, learning to decide, and knowing content. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum, Educational Change, Evaluation
Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
This discussion of the administrative uses of computers from the perspective of the school administrator is concerned with both the types and sources of information involved in school administration, and specific uses of this information. The paper focuses on those administrative tasks that can be effectively computerized in defining the role of…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Guidelines
Peer reviewedDennis, J. Richard; And Others – Illinois School Research and Development, 1977
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Data Collection
Sinclair, A. J. L.; Dennis, J. Richard – AEDS Monitor, 1982
Presents a discussion of university role in an economically disadvantaged community in South Africa, and offers five recommendations on how to implement and maintain computer based instruction in a university outreach program. (MER)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Cultural Influences
Dennis, J. Richard; Muiznieks, Viktors – 1979
This paper identifies concerns and provides guidelines for the administrator or teacher who is involved in making decisions about acquiring, maintaining, or expanding computer resources. Several questions are raised and topics discussed which focus attention upon various specific elements in a system which are pertinent to procurement. Major…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science
PDF pending restorationDennis, J. Richard; And Others – 1977
A brief, non-technical questionnaire was sent to 875 secondary school administrators (primarily principals) in the State of Illinois. Information was collected in four areas: (1) general school characteristics, (2) availability and use of computers, (3) perceived need for and qualifications of teachers of computer science, and (4) perceived need…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Assessment
Dennis, J. Richard – 1976
Exercises for high school students are presented which entail designing computer programs to enable the computer to identify a geometrical figure as a specific type of triangle or quadrilateral, given its 2-dimensional coordinates. Computer programming skills required are not sophisticated, but a solution requires careful analysis of necessary and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education
