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Bitter, Gary G. – Media and Methods, 1989
Discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) and expert systems focuses on their use in education. Characteristics of good expert systems are explained; computer software programs that contain applications of AI are described, highlighting one used to help educators identify learning-disabled students; and the future of AI is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science

Collis, Betty; Gore, Marilyn – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Describes a course developed at the University of Victoria (British Columbia) to provide training for educators that will facilitate communication with computer scientists as they work together on educational software development projects. Software engineering and instructional design principles are discussed, the course methodology is explained,…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Course Evaluation, Course Organization, Courseware
Atkins, D. E.; Olsen, Leslie A. – Engineering Education, 1986
Presents an overview of the Computer-Aided Engineering Network (CAEN) of the University of Michigan. Describes its arrangement of workstations, communication networks, and servers. Outlines the factors considered in hardware and software decision making. Reviews the program's impact on students. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education

Kost, Franklin – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Presents a program written in USCD Pascal that simulates a system routine. Illustrates standard and user defined boolean and string functions and string procedures. Details the processing operations. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Dreyfus, Tommy – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Proposes to modify the procedure proposed by Abelson and diSessa to produce a polygonal path with vertices that lie exactly on an ellipse. Provides a detailed proof. Implements a limiting process to produce the best possible approximation to any ellipse for any given screen resolution. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education

Dabbagh, Nada H.; Schmitt, Jeff – Educational Media International, 1998
Examines the pedagogical implications of redesigning instruction for Web-based delivery through a case study of an undergraduate computer science course. Initially designed for a traditional learning environment, this course transformed to a Web-based course using WebCT, a Web-based course authoring tool. Discusses the specific features of WebCT.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science
Bourret, Annie, Ed.; L'Homme, Marie-Claude, Ed. – 1988
A collection of essays addresses aspects of the "Language Utilities," the general term for the area of the conjunction of computer science and linguistics. The following are English translations of the titles of the articles in the collections: "Industrialization of the French Language and Its Maintenance as an Important Language of…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science

Swadener, Marc; Jarrett, Karen – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses the results of a survey on the usage of computers in secondary schools. Indicates that the majority of use was by computer classes; more staff development is needed for teachers of non-computer classes; and there is insufficient hardware and software available for non-computer classes. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Binnard, Willis – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Discusses the designation of October, 1987, as Computer Learning Month. Traces the development of computer uses in education. Points out some of the opportunities that the observance of this event can have for collaborative activities between and among teachers, administrators, students, parents, and other community members. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Guernsey, Lisa – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1999
New computer software for physics, mathematics, computer science, and statistics courses at North Carolina State University and in some high schools allows students to solve problems on the computer, recording every answer submitted to provide faculty with a record of student performance, and providing immediate feedback to students. Computerized…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Science