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Harris, Judi – Computing Teacher, 1991
Arguing that mathematics is a form of communication that students need help in understanding, this article describes a set of seven simple interactive LogoWriter tools that can be used to help children explore the language of multiplication. Examples of the use of graphics in responding to children's commands are provided and several exercises are…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Mathematics Education
McCauley, Jim – Computing Teacher, 1984
Relates experiences of an elementary school reading teacher and a group of fifth- and sixth-grade students in exploring the computer programing language Logo. Use of a tree-like figure as an illustration for the concept of recursion is described. Programing commands and graphic illustrations are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Courseware, Display Systems, Elementary Education
Yelland, Nicola – Computing Teacher, 1993
Argues that young children learn LOGO programing language more effectively through guided discovery using games and techniques that encourage exploration of the software. Specific examples of games, drawings and accomplishments of Australian children are included. (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Discovery Learning, Educational Games
Reinking, David – Computing Teacher, 1989
Discussion of the development of educational software for reading instruction focuses on seven misconceptions that reflect a misunderstanding of the reading process and a misapplication of the principles of instructional design to the teaching of reading. Highlights include electronic text versus printed text; sound-symbol correspondence;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Elementary Education
Sassi, Anthony – Computing Teacher, 1990
Describes a program that used the concept of cross-age tutoring to introduce computers to kindergarten students with the help of sixth graders. The use of FunWriter and other software is described, the importance of graphics is emphasized, and benefits to both groups of students are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware, Cross Age Teaching
Dulsky, Dwight; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1993
Four articles discuss computer-assisted instruction, including (1) a middle school art and computer departments project that used LOGO to create rose window designs; (2) student journals; (3) the application of Piaget constructivism and Vygotskin social interaction to LOGO learning; and (4) computer lab writing workshops for elementary school…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Elementary Education
Brehm, Barbara; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discussion of elementary school mathematics instruction focuses on computer graphing programs to teach subtraction that use pictorial representations as well as graphs. Classroom graphing activities for first graders are described, and evaluations of student progress based on pre- and posttests are discussed. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
