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Kafai, Yasmin B.; Ching, Cynthia Carter; Marshall, Sue K. – 1998
This paper presents and discusses the results of a project in which seven teams of fifth and sixth grade students were involved in designing and implementing interactive multimedia resources in science for younger children, using the Microworlds(TM) Logo programming environment. It was found that students improved significantly in their science…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Software Development, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
Peer reviewedKafai, Yasmin B.; Ching, Cynthia Carter; Marshall, Sue – Computers & Education, 1997
Discussion of the use of multimedia in educational computer applications focuses on a project in which seven teams of elementary school students were involved in designing and implementing interactive multimedia resources in science for younger children. Results indicated improvement in science understanding and programming skills. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware


