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| Jensen, Eric | 1 |
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| Schiffman, Shirl S. | 1 |
| Yelland, Nicola | 1 |
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Moersch, Christopher – Computing Teacher, 1995
Discusses the importance of accurate graphic presentation and describes graphs available on "LabQuest" computer software. Highlights include graphing conventions; prerequisites for computer graphing; bar graphs; pie graphs; stacked bar graphs; line graphs; x/y graphs; scatter graphs; box plots; stem and leaf graphs; best fit graphs; and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Graphs
Yelland, Nicola – Computing Teacher, 1993
Argues that young children learn LOGO programing language more effectively through guided discovery using games and techniques that encourage exploration of the software. Specific examples of games, drawings and accomplishments of Australian children are included. (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Educational Games
Reinking, David – Computing Teacher, 1989
Discussion of the development of educational software for reading instruction focuses on seven misconceptions that reflect a misunderstanding of the reading process and a misapplication of the principles of instructional design to the teaching of reading. Highlights include electronic text versus printed text; sound-symbol correspondence;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Elementary Education
Jensen, Eric – Computing Teacher, 1991
Describes the Knowledge Gateway Project (KGP), a program that emphasizes intensive use of computer technology to help at-risk high school students. Teacher training in the use of Macintosh computers and appropriate software is discussed, self-paced lessons are described, and changes in student behavior are reviewed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, High Risk Students
Schiffman, Shirl S. – Computing Teacher, 1986
Presents rationale for including use of productivity tool software--database management systems, spreadsheets, graphics software, word processing--in classrooms and reviews appropriate strategies for introducing students to these tools. Discussion covers adaptability of these tools to various academic disciplines and illustrates how students…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Reissman, Rose – Computing Teacher, 1995
Description of a writing project for sixth graders includes hearing excerpts read from Brent Staples' memoirs, then creating their own multimedia memoirs drawn from their life experiences. Project topics include observing the decay of a neighborhood or death of a relative or neighbor. A list of 17 memoirs written by ethnic minorities for use with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Death, Descriptive Writing
Dulsky, Dwight; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1993
Four articles discuss computer-assisted instruction, including (1) a middle school art and computer departments project that used LOGO to create rose window designs; (2) student journals; (3) the application of Piaget constructivism and Vygotskin social interaction to LOGO learning; and (4) computer lab writing workshops for elementary school…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education
