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Schultz, Charles P. – 1986
This paper presents the results of a project in robotics education that included: (1) designing a mobile robot--the Personal Instructional Robot-1 (PIR-1); (2) providing a guide to the purchase and assembly of necessary parts; (3) providing a way to interface the robot with common classroom microcomputers; and (4) providing a language by which the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Diagrams, Higher Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1983
Offers such teaching activities as a one-line program contest, field trips, examining job openings in newspapers, and a writing activity speculating what would happen if robots did not follow Isaac Asimov's "Three Laws of Robotics." Includes "Logo Goes to High School" by E. Paul Goldenberg, discussing problem-solving tasks…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedTomek, Ivan – Computers and Education, 1982
Describes "Josef," a robot programing language similar to the LOGO turtle language, which has been designed as an instructional system through which the algorithmic problem-solving skills required in computer programing can be developed and tested in a controlled learning environment. Four figures and a reference list are included. (JL)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
Reck, Gene – 1986
A course was developed to introduce students at a community college to four major areas of emphasis in emerging technologies: FORTH programming language, elementary electronic theory, robotics, and artificial intelligence. After a needs assessment indicated the importance of such a course, a pretest focusing on the four areas was given to students…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Electronic Equipment
Bailey, Suzanne Powers; Jeffers, Marcia – 1983
Eighteen interrelated, sequential lesson plans and supporting materials for teaching computer literacy at the elementary and secondary levels are presented. The activities, intended to be infused into the regular curriculum, do not require the use of a computer. The introduction presents background information on computer literacy, suggests a…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Advertising, Annotated Bibliographies, Art Education
Gallo, Dennis; And Others – 1990
This document contains technology-based learning activities for the Illinois communication technology course at the orientation level (grades 9 and 10). This packet includes a course rationale, course mission statement, course description, course outline, suggested learning objectives for each of the transportation areas, and suggested learning…
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
