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Mitchell, Rodney P. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Supplying data from mainframe computers to microcomputers is tedious because IBM mainframe computers use Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) to represent data and microcomputers use an American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) code set. (MLF)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Adams, James C. – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Describes growth of computer science program in Chetek Junior High School (Wisconsin), from having a single DecWriter II terminal to 14 microprocessors, electronic training devices, and a sequence of computer science courses. Students learn about basic computer literacy, hardware, software, programing, and computer technology. (EAO)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Design, Input Output Devices
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Skyrme, David J. – Computers and Education, 1982
Traces the evolution of graphics in computer assisted learning (CAL), discusses different classes of graphics terminals as they relate to the desirable requirements of a student terminal, and draws conclusions about the growth of graphics in CAL. A bibliography of 13 items is included. (CHC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Futures (of Society)
Henderson, Madeline M. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Outlines the technological evolution and the use of computers and telecommunications in information transactions and data storage. (CWM)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Data Processing, Essays, Information Dissemination
School Library Journal, 1984
This 5-article section provides an annotated bibliography of 39 books about computer technology; describes peripheral equipment essential for building computer systems; suggests an approach to software evaluation and selection; describes the implementation of a computer program for elementary/secondary students and teachers; and reviews 34…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software