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Hays, Timothy A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
To determine if different levels of graphic presentation affected understanding, 131 middle school science students with high and low spatial ability were shown programs teaching concepts of molecular diffusion with no graphics, static graphics, or animated graphics. Students with low spatial ability benefited from animated presentations. Spatial…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Teaching

Newton, John E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes some developmental changes in children's free creations with pattern blocks and demonstrates how to build on this natural interest to teach Logo programing. (PK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education