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21st Century Curriculum: Coding for Middle Schoolers
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Pierce, Margo – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
Since the 1970s, a small but committed group of educators and developers has been encouraging students to learn the language of technology: computer programming. This article describes how today those efforts are moving forward, as a number of kid-friendly languages are being developed with the goal of harnessing students' attention and…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Programming, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science
Extracting Data off the Internet
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Christie, Derek – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2008
This article shows how to use Microsoft Excel to get data from the Internet into a statistically usable form.
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Internet, Information Technology, Information Skills
The Best AppleWorks Add-Ons.
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews 70 software programs and 19 print publications, and provides a short synopsis of the best programs. Included areas are: teaching others to use AppleWorks, writing templates, curriculum applications, tools for teachers and administrators, and desktop tools and utilities. Lists resource books for AppleWorks. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Early Learning Software.
Field, Cynthia E. – InCider, 1987
Discusses some of the possibilities for using Apple II computers to teach young children basic skills and enhance their computer literacy. Reviews 14 pieces of software from seven different publishers. Provides the name and address of the publisher, along with a description of each program and its capabilities. (TW)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Basic Vocabulary, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics