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Creating Effective Type for the Classroom.

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Fitzsimons, Dennis – Journal of Geography, 1989

Defines basic typographic terminology and offers two classroom projects using microcomputers to create and use type. Discusses typeface, type families, type style, type size, and type font. Examples of student projects that include the creation of bulletin board displays and page-size maps. (KO)

Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education

Using Visual Basic to Teach Programming for Geographers.

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Slocum, Terry A.; Yoder, Stephen C. – Journal of Geography, 1996

Outlines reasons why computer programming should be taught to geographers. These include experience using macro (scripting) languages and sophisticated visualization software, and developing a deeper understanding of general hardware and software capabilities. Discusses the distinct advantages and few disadvantages of the programming language…

Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Interfaces