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Firedrake, George; Zamora, Ramon – Popular Computing, 1981
Presents a lesson plan for showing children how to operate a TRS-80 Color Computer. (SJL)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Elementary Education, Lesson Plans, Microcomputers
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1983
Discusses issues involved in the standardization of curriculum for high school computer science education, including the choice of programing language. The new Advanced Placement (AP) Program in Computer Science is also discussed, including its use of Pascal and the implications of introducing such a test at this time. (EAO)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement Programs, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
Fiske, Edward – Popular Computing, 1983
Reviews the growth of computers in schools throughout North America, the changing attitude towards acceptance of the necessity and desirability for computer literacy and computer science education, and some social implications. Discussion of many practical benefits include pupil control, adaptability to special education, increased motivation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education
