Three papers focus on applications of computer graphics with deaf and severely language impaired children. The first describes a drawing tablet software that allowed students to use visual and manipulative characteristics to enhance problem solving and creativity skills. Students were thus able to solve problems without the obstacles of language.…

Describes the advantages in having children develop their own art rather than downloading images or clip art from computers or the Internet. Topics include developing art skills; learning through creating; self-expression; self-confidence gains; observation skills; and creativity and problem solving. (LRW)

Although computers have become an important part of the secondary education program, they have not been widely adopted in secondary school arts programs. This is due in part to teacher resistance and/or negative attitudes toward the use of computers to teach art. Teacher insecurity and concern for the loss of student creativity are usually based…

LogoWriter provides the means through which students of varying backgrounds and abilities can experience different types of learning. It involves using problem solving, graphing, critical thinking, and other creative strategies. The lessons provided in this book contain ideas that allow beginners to explore various areas of Logo while using…

The focus of five articles is the impact of the computer on art and art education. Included is a discussion of the need for computer literacy among art students, computer graphics as a new subject matter and as an art technique, computer managed instruction, and creative computers. (RM)

Discusses three issues pertaining to the use of interactive graphic hardware and software in schools: (1) computer graphic production processes; (2) the social dynamics of computer graphics production in school; and (3) the qualities of imagery. Concludes that art educators must consider what particular art concepts could and should be taught…