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| Classroom Computer Learning | 9 |
Author
| Birch, Alison | 1 |
| Brady, Holly | 1 |
| Coburn, Janet | 1 |
| Eiser, Leslie | 1 |
| Fraser, Sherry | 1 |
| Levine, Melinda | 1 |
| Scrogan, Len | 1 |
| Troutner, Joanne | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 9 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 2 |
| Computer Programs | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
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Audience
| Practitioners | 6 |
| Policymakers | 1 |
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Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Readers of Classroom Computer Learning were asked for a definition of computer literacy; a summary of their responses is provided. Three opinions offered are that computer literacy instruction should begin early, that it should be made compulsory, and instruction should also focus on use of tool programs and education software. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Opinions
Brady, Holly; Levine, Melinda – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Judah Schwartz, co-director of the newly National Institute of Education-funded Educational Technology Center (which will investigate ways various technologies can have positive effects on K-12 mathematics, science, and computer science), offers his views on various topics and issues related to computer science education. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Birch, Alison – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses the list processing capabilities of Logo. Describes some examples of how to use this aspect of Logo to enhance computer literacy and English-language skills. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education
Scrogan, Len – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses some of the misuses of telecommunicating using school computers, including online piracy, hacking, phreaking, online crime, and destruction boards. Suggests ways that schools can deal with these problems. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Crime
Fraser, Sherry – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Evaluates reading/language arts, mathematics, general problem-solving, science, social studies, creative arts, foreign languages, computer literacy, and audio-visual author software. Also lists and describes criteria used in the evaluation. (Equipment specifications and sources of software are included.) (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Eiser, Leslie – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Reviews 70 software programs and 19 print publications, and provides a short synopsis of the best programs. Included areas are: teaching others to use AppleWorks, writing templates, curriculum applications, tools for teachers and administrators, and desktop tools and utilities. Lists resource books for AppleWorks. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Coburn, Janet – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Introduces the 1988 IBM/Classroom Computer Learning teacher of the year. Explores some of his teaching methods and ideas. Discusses his winning project of having students do research projects using a modem hookup to CompuServe. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Troutner, Joanne – Classroom Computer Learning, 1987
Lists recommended computer books published in 1985 and 1986. Categorizes the books as texts for teachers on the topic of computers in education, informational books for young children, and computer activity books. Provides an annotative listing including author, publisher, price, and an evaluation description. (TW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Provides descriptions of 44 award-winning computer software packages that are designed to be used in areas such as science, mathematics, computer literacy, creative arts, language arts, social studies, computer tools, and graphics. (TW)
Descriptors: Awards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
