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Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium.
Ahl, David H.; And Others – Creative Computing, 1981
A collection of interviews and an overview of the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC) are presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Resources
BASIC Beats PASCAL.
Ever, Jacob – Creative Computing, 1981
Features of two versions of the BASIC programing language are compared with the features of the PASCAL programing language. The application chosen for comparison was a word processor. The conclusion was that PASCAL had the best language features, but BASIC had better systems capabilities. (MP)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computers
The Graph Paper - Part Three: Moving Experience.
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
"Can Computers Think?" Part III: Implementation.
Kugel, Peter – Creative Computing, 1979
The capability of computers and their potential for thinking are discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Breaking the Code.
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
Explaining Computer Related Concepts & Terminology.
Lawson, Harold W., Jr. – Creative Computing, 1981
A process-oriented approach that can be highly successful in introducing students to computer systems concepts and terminology in an integrated manner is presented. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Technology
A Tourist's Guide to the Cybernetic Tower of Babel.
Blank, George – Creative Computing, 1981
Ten computer languages are compared and contrasted. A series of programs focusing on the average of two numbers are designed to point out differences in console input, console output, and common arithmetic. (MP)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
An Exciting New Era in Mathematics muMath-78: A Symbolic Math System. Part II: Internal Operations.
Rich, Albert D.; Stoutemyer, David R. – Creative Computing, 1979
The internal operations of this computer symbolic mathematics system are described in detail in order to explain the accomplishments of the computer. (MP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Computer Programs, Computer Science
TRS-80 MicroPilot: Writing Courseware on the TRS-80.
Hardy, R. Reed; Elfner, Eliot S. – Creative Computing, 1982
PILOT is the generic name of a programing language suited for authoring/executing CAI educational programing. The strengths/weaknesses of TRS-80 MicroPilot (formerly Pilot Plus) and differences between Micropilot and Basic and CAI courseware authoring languages are discussed. Major strength is efficiency for educational/interactive programing with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
The 8-Hour Wonder: All About BASIC Programming in One Long Day (or Eight Short Nights). Part III
Dwyer, Thomas A. – Creative Computing, 1977
The use of several features of BASIC programs is examined. Examples of programs and self-tests are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
The 8-Hour Wonder: All About BASIC Programming in One Long Day (or Eight Short Nights). Part IV
Dwyer, Thomas A. – Creative Computing, 1978
The use of several features of BASIC programs is examined. Examples of programs and self-tests are included. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
Computer Literacy Bibliography.
Friel, Susan; Roberts, Nancy – Creative Computing, 1980
This annotated bibliography is an alphabetized listing of current resources on computers under the following headings: computer applications/societal issues; programing, computer science and what is a computer; teaching resources; and periodicals. Publications are coded for elementary, junior high, senior high, and reference usage. (MP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
On Effective Documentation.
Robinson, Michael – Creative Computing, 1980
Discussed is the nature of and the importance of effective documentation in computer programing. (TG)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Microcomputers, Programing
Blunder Programming.
Hoffman, Robert G. – Creative Computing, 1979
A facetious approach to programing a minicomputer is presented. (MK)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Instruction
Learning to Program by Computer.
Murphy, Brian J. – Creative Computing, 1983
Describes various instructional materials designed to teach computer programing. These materials (primarily for the Apple II microcomputer) include books, teaching packages, videotapes, audiocassette tapes, and computer media (including programs loaded from cassettes and disks). Information on classroom packages, writing software, and selecting an…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Instructional Materials, Media Selection
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