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Kirkpatrick, Susan N.; Biglan, Barbara – Computing Teacher, 1990
Describes activities that present concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for elementary and secondary school students. The use of Logo with elementary students is discussed; appropriate software is described; programing activities using Logo, BASIC, and Prolog are examined; and the field of robotics is discussed. (four…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Browning, Philip; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1986
Describes a courseware development project at the University of Oregon which explored use of interactive video with mentally disabled students to teach life enhancement skills. Discussion of the results of a pilot study of one of the modules includes information on student achievement and teacher and student reactions. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Courseware, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills
Van Reeuwijk, Martin – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discussion of differences in elementary and secondary school mathematics instruction between the United States and The Netherlands focuses on a Dutch project brought to the United States that uses print materials and software products. Topics addressed include integrating technology into the curriculum; cultural differences; designing assessment;…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Cultural Differences
Bates, Beverly G.; Trumbull, Virginia H. – Computing Teacher, 1987
Discussion of the use of computers and appropriate software for teaching learning disabled individuals focuses on improving problem solving, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Highlights include evaluation guidelines, teaching strategies, and reviews of 10 programs that have been used successfully with different age groups with a variety of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Cappo, Marge; Osterman, Gail – Computing Teacher, 1991
Suggests activities that use a variety of communication modes to help students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics. Highlights include writing projects such as student journals and creating word problems; problem-solving software; the use of games, oral presentations, charts, models, and graphs; reading activities; and developing…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Allen, Alma A.; Mountain, Lee – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes a study that provided innercity fourth grade African-American students in Texas with hardware to participate in a telecommunications network to determine whether participation would increase their scores on statewide fifth grade math tests. Time online, content of programs, connections between math and language arts, and student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
