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Computer Applications in Social Studies.

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White, Charles S. – Social Education, 1988

Examines "Decisions, Decisions-Revolutionary Wars: Choosing Sides," an Apple II software package that emphasizes student decision-making about the nature of revolutions. Targeted at grades 5-12, the product covers a broad range of issues. Concludes that "Decisions, Decisions" models an effective decision-making process and has…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Using Logo Programming to Teach Analogical Reasoning in Science and Mathematics Education.

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Grandgenett, Neal – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991

Described is a research-based instructional technique for teaching analogical reasoning by the use of guided LOGO programing activities. An example worksheet is provided illustrating the use of the Sternberg's four-step analogical reasoning technique (encode, infer, map, and apply) with LOGO programs. (Author/MDH)

Descriptors: Analogy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Thinking, Learning Activities