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Orey, Michael A.; And Others – 1991
This paper explores the realm of evaluation within the domain of Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS). Toward that end, Littman and Soloway (1988) described two facets of evaluation: external and internal. Described here are a variety of procedures that they did not address and some that they discounted. One of the procedures not explored was the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Pea, Roy D.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
An overall schema of interpretation for programming instructors is given, so that the misconceptions students develop in programming can be determined more readily. Types of language-independent and -dependent bugs, how they can be identified, and how to help students overcome them are addressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Error Patterns
Walker, Alice D. – 1984
Using the book "Mindstorms--Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas" as a reference point, this paper deals with the sociological challenges raised by Seymour Papert and explores such issues as the role of computers as carriers of powerful ideas and the seeds of cultural change. Recent studies are cited indicating that although the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Change Strategies, Children, Computer Oriented Programs
Funk, James E. – 1987
This paper reports on research related to computer programing in the secondary school mathematics curriculum. The first section gives the background and nature of the problem, explains the organization and limitations of the study, and defines the terms used. The second section presents an annotated bibliography, organized into four parts. The…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Literature Reviews
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1984
Prepared for a 1984 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conference, this report focuses on issues and problems identified by research on the impact of the new information technologies on learning processes in formal education at the elementary and secondary levels. The impact of the new technologies is discussed in the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Research
Allocco, Lisa; And Others – Educational Technology, 1992
Discusses the use of the LOGO programing language as a problem-solving tool for elementary school students. Papert's theory is explained; the integration of LOGO into the language arts and math curricula is discussed; LOGO research is reviewed; and recommendations for future work are offered. (18 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Download full textHawkins, Jan – 1982
With increasing attention being given to the importance of microcomputers in the schools, there is concern about how new teachers can best be prepared to use the new technology effectively. This paper presents a perspective on teacher training based on three categories in which computers may be used in the classroom: to provide unique learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
