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Gonsalves, Dotty; Lopez, Joan – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1998
Discusses teaching grade 1-8 students programming and complex problem-solving skills using MicroWorlds, a variation of LOGO. Discusses game programming and provides a MicroWorlds "Cat and Mouse" game-planning sheet. Argues that programming instruction fosters creativity, innovation, and patience. (PEN)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Creativity
Alsup, Ben; Boundy, Donna; Brown, Jordan; Reisman, David; Rothbart, Betty – 1998
This booklet is designed to be used by teachers in elementary schools with the Public Broadcasting Systems series "Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home." The series explores the science, treatment, prevention, and politics of addiction. This booklet discusses strategies for preventing substance abuse in elementary school. Also examined are…
Descriptors: Activities, Drug Education, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
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Boyatzis, Chris J. – Young Children, 1997
Describes a study of the effects of violence on elementary students which used the television program Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and found increased aggression which parents should be concerned about. Offers suggestions for parents and teachers, including taking action against violent programming, utilizing technology which bans unwanted…
Descriptors: Aggression, Audience Response, Behavior Development, Child Behavior
Mowe, Richard – 1993
This book enables educators at the elementary level to conduct formative evaluations of their technology programs in minimum time. Most of the technology is computer related, including word processing, graphics, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, instructional software, programming, and telecommunications. The design of the book is aimed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Courseware