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Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Presents six computer-oriented classroom activities. They include: surveying a house for products using microprocessors, writing a program to display a flag, experimenting with LOGO's graphics capabilities, writing stories on the computer, using FOR/NEXT commands to create a blinking object, and teaching the Milton Bradley Big Trak to play…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Five ideas for computer-oriented classroom activities are presented. They include sending secret messages (while introducing the American Standard Code for Information Interchange- ASCII), conducting a computer survey, playing adventure games, showing why the END command is needed, and using control characters to protect a program. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science Education, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Suggestions for five activities are presented. They include: ideas for several student problem-solving projects; preparing a flowsheet and program for 10 coin and dice games; using word processor formatting commands to create word designs; creating sounds; and writing a program to print out sums indefinitely. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science Education, High Schools, Learning Activities
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Offers suggestions for five computer-oriented classroom activities. They include uniting a writing class by having them collectively write a book using a word processor, examining FOR/NEXT loops, using a compound interest computer program, and developing a list of facts about computers. Includes four short programs which erase monitor screens. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, High Schools
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Six practical computer-oriented classroom activities are presented. They include making cryptograms using the search-and-replace function of word processors, making a frame for a Logo picture, examining Atari POKE commands, and comparing equivalent commands on different microcomputers. Also indicates the usefulness of marking on monitors with…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Intermediate Grades
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Five computer-oriented classroom activities are suggested. They include: Logo programming to help students develop estimation, logic and spatial skills; creating flow charts; inputting data; making snowflakes using Logo; and developing and using a database management program. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
