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Peer reviewedPowers, Michael H.; Salamon, Susan – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a project that prepares teachers to be computer literate by writing computer programs, constructing computer modules, and then integrating the teacher generated hardware and software into science laboratory experiences. Presents goals, descriptions of interface modules, reaction of participants, and objectives. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Courseware
Peer reviewedPowers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Describes the functioning of temperature transducers, or thermistors. Discusses the interface connections between thermistors and the game-port of several kinds of microcomputers. Demonstrates how to construct a thermistor probe and suggests several applications of the use of such probes in various scientific experiments. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Peer reviewedPowers, Michael H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses various types of transducers and explains the use of a photoresistor in sensing light. Describes various hardware and software combinations which can be used with photoresistors in science laboratory experiments. Presents general applications of this instrument in light-meter, solarimeter, and colorimeter experiments. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Color, Computer Assisted Instruction
