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Direct linkPullan, Marie – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2013
Several college majors, outside of computer science, require students to learn computer programming. Many students have difficulty getting through the programming sequence and ultimately change majors or drop out of college. To deal with this problem, active learning techniques were developed and implemented in a freshman programming logic and…
Descriptors: Robotics, Introductory Courses, Programming, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedBen-Jacob, Marion G. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1997
Introductory courses in computer science at colleges and universities have undergone significant changes in 20 years. This article provides an overview of the history of introductory computer science (FORTRAN, ANSI flowchart symbols, BASIC, data processing concepts, and PASCAL) and its future (robotics and C++). (PEN)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Flow Charts, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLees, David; LePage, Pamela – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1996
Describes how robots are currently being used in education as well as their future potential. Discusses limitations and effectiveness of robotics technology. Explores three ways robots are being used in the classroom: (1) to teach basic concepts; (2) to assist disabled students; and (3) as objects of study. Contains 60 references. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society)
