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Birch, Alison – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the list processing capabilities of Logo. Describes some examples of how to use this aspect of Logo to enhance computer literacy and English-language skills. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Traven, Bill – PC/Computing, 1988
Discusses using the DOS PATH command (for MS-DOS) to enable the microcomputer user to move from directory to directory on a hard drive. Lists the commands to be programed, gives examples, and explains the use of each. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Display Systems

Vines, Robert – Hispania, 1987
Word processing in Portuguese on the IBM Personal Computer requires software capable of displaying, on the monitor and printouts, the special characters accessible through IBM's extended ACSII set. Among software packages which can do this are: "Alexander,""MultiMate,""Nota Bene,""Volkswriter Deluxe," and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Machine Translation, Microcomputers

Mandell, Alan; Lucking, Robert – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Investigates using the microcomputer to develop a sentence parser to simulate intelligent conversation used in artificial intelligence applications. Compares the ability of LOGO and BASIC for this use. Lists and critiques several LOGO and BASIC parser programs. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Computer Uses in Education

Flickinger, Gayle Glidden – Roeper Review, 1987
The Logo computer program is well-suited to gifted students' learning style characteristics (independence, fluency, persistence); learning style preferences (learning alone, use of tactile and kinesthetic senses, and sound in the learning environment); and teaching method preferences (independent projects, discussion, flexibility, and traditional…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education

VanLengen, Craig A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
The integrated compiler of the Turbo Pascal environment allows the execution of a completed program independent of the developed environment and with greater execution speed, in comparison with LOGO. Conversion table of turtle-graphic commands for the two languages is presented. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Ridenour, David; Ferguson, Linda – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
In the spring of 1986 Indiana State University converted to the Series Z software of Information Associates, an IBM mainframe, and Information Builders' FOCUS fourth-generation language. The beginning of the planning stage to product selection, training, and implementation is described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Planning, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Brazier, Gerald; Watkins, Will – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Points out the benefits of students using LOGO with problems dealing with vectors and matrices. Provides examples of performing linear algebraic computations in LOGO. (ML)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications

Bronson, Richard – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Suggests the use of computer simulation of continuous systems as a problem solving approach to computer languages. Outlines the procedures that the system dynamics approach employs in computer simulations. Explains the advantages of the special purpose language, DYNAMO. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Peelle, Howard A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Described is the history and characteristics of "A Programming Language (APL)." Discussed are how APL facilitates learning the concepts of variable and function and how to get started using APL. Listed are software for schools and 25 references. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics

Wong, Khoon Yoong – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Describes a function graphing program's 15 Logo procedures and how they are used in the classroom to study the properties of functions and to develop visual imagery of function behavior. Presents several Logo programs. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Ebner, Stanley G. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Discusses how to manipulate a database to create a spreadsheet which can be used to help decide which teaching areas are understaffed and by how much. Focuses on the use of the Lotus 1-2-3 database statistical functions. (TW)
Descriptors: Class Size, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology

Neidinger, Richard D. – College Mathematics Journal, 1989
Described are several programs that enable the user to evaluate derivatives to order n of any elementary function by using the combination of automatic differentiation method and A Programming Language (APL). Programs calculating first- and higher-order derivatives are presented. Selected APL symbols are appended. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education

Cowles, Mary Jane – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Presents an example of a proof to the mathematical problem of the sum of the cubes of the digits. Provides a Pascal program to search for these results. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mathematical Applications

Ogborn, Jon – Physics Education, 1987
Provides an overview of the programing language PROLOG and highlights its educational uses. Explains how PROLOG serves as a model of representing commonsense understandings of motion. Identifies problem areas and proposes future tasks with the program. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Models