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Lee, Jieun; Husman, Jenefer; Scott, Kimberly A.; Eggum-Wilkens, Natalie D. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2015
The COMPUGIRLS: Culturally relevant technology program for adolescent girls was developed to promote underrepresented girls' future possible selves and career pathways in computer-related technology fields. We hypothesized that the COMPUGIRLS would promote academic possible selves and self-regulation to achieve these possible selves. We compared…
Descriptors: Females, Culturally Relevant Education, Self Control, Disproportionate Representation
David, Hanna – Online Submission, 2013
One of the indicators about countries' quality of education is receiving the international prizes e.g. The Nobel Prize, The Fields Medal, The Turing Award, The IJCAI -- Computers and Thought Award, and the Award for Research Excellence according to international criteria. In this study the comparison of prizes that Israelis and Jews living…
Descriptors: Jews, Awards, Professional Recognition, Educational Quality
Lubar, David – Creative Computing, 1982
Some aspects of animation that are on the Apple-microcomputer are presented. Shape tables are described and several programs that illustrate important concepts are included. The concept of animation is viewed as being very simple and the process is clearly detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Block, David – Creative Computing, 1982
Two kinds of secret writing, codes and ciphers, are discussed. The weakness of a ciphering system mentioned in the March 1981 issue is pointed out, and an alternate method is presented. Programs written in BASIC are presented which can be used to encipher messages and help break ciphers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Applications
Lim, Tock Keng; Tan, Liang See – Gifted Education International, 1997
Describes the pull-out gifted program at the Chinese High School in Singapore, which provides talented students with a differentiated and enriched curriculum in mathematics, science, and computer science. Other program aspects include a mentoring program and a creative computing camp. The program is seen as combining the advantages of both full-…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Computer Science, Enrichment Activities, Foreign Countries
Braun, Ludwig – 1975
Prior to the relatively easy access to computers which began in the mid-1960's, simulation was a tool only of researchers. Even now, students are frequently excluded from direct laboratory experiences for many reasons. However, computer simulation can open up these experiences, providing a powerful teaching tool for individuals, for small and…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Enrichment Activities, Group Activities