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Forman, George – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1986
Children, aged three to seven years, were observed in spontaneous and structured situations using computer graphics and robots. It was found that computer graphics can enhance reflectivity and that robots present a rich problem-solving environment for pairs of children as they try to coordinate commands to one robot. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classroom Observation Techniques, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
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Moore, J. L. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1985
Describes a study which utilized a Likert type questionnaire to assess seven scales of secondary pupils' attitudes toward computers and robotics (school, leisure, career, employment, social, threat, future) and investigated pupils' scores on functions of their sex, general academic ability, course of study, and microcomputer experience. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Attitude Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Longitudinal Studies
Lasley, Paul; Bultena, Gordon – 1985
The opinions of 1,585 Iowa farmers about 8 emergent agricultural technologies (energy production from feed grains and oils; energy production from livestock waste; genetic engineering research on plants, livestock, and humans; robotics for on-farm use; confinement livestock facilities; and personal computers for farm families) were found to be…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Alternative Energy Sources, Animal Husbandry, Farmers
Roth, Gene L., Ed. – 1986
These proceedings contain the texts of five research reports that were presented at a conference dealing with trade and industrial education. The following papers are included: "A Survey of Teacher Attitudes and Beliefs Related to the Use of Microcomputers in Vocational Education," by Steve Chi-Yin Yuen; "Retraining for Robotics and Other Forms of…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Computer Assisted Instruction, Demography, Faculty Mobility
Brubaker, Cliff, Ed. – 1985
These proceedings represent a cross-section of the results of rehabilitation research across a range of disciplines. The 130 presentations, which deal generally with the exploitation of science and technology in the rehabilitative process, are divided among 21 sessions. Topics of the first 15 sessions are: aids to promote independent vocation and…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Computers