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PROLOG and Models of Reasoning in Science.

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Ogborn, Jon – Physics Education, 1987

Provides an overview of the programing language PROLOG and highlights its educational uses. Explains how PROLOG serves as a model of representing commonsense understandings of motion. Identifies problem areas and proposes future tasks with the program. (ML)

Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Models

New Technology and Newtonian Physics.

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Osborne, Jonathan – Physics Education, 1987

Points out two areas of difficulty in teaching Newtonian dynamics. Describes several alternatives to physics learning using new technology. Details the use of the LOGO computer language in teaching simple Newtonian environments. Suggests the potential for creating new learning experiences in dynamics with new technology. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware