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Young Learners' Reactions to Problem Solving Contrasted by Distinctly Divergent Computer Interfaces.
Peer reviewedBrown, David W.; Schneider, Shanon D. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
Investigated elementary school students' responses to two user-computer interfaces while the students solved basic arithmetic problems. Interfaces involved users' direct manipulation of images or interpretation of symbols. Data indicated that students were more comfortable and solved problems more quickly when manipulating images than when…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedWright, June L. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
Parents and children interacted with computer-based representations of a park, one with animated picture graphics and one with digitized full motion video. Children who interacted with the digitized representation replayed the program more and showed a stronger cognitive focus on the representation than did the other children. (LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedFitch, James L.; Sims, Juanita L. – Journal of Computing in Childhood Education, 1992
A model computer learning center with hardware, software, training, and support components was established to serve as an integral part of the instructional process in Head Start classrooms. The center was found to be a positive force in promoting computer activities, but long-term training and curriculum modifications are needed. (LB)
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers
