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Helman, Iris – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The author discusses the development of a program to train children to program a computer using the BASIC language. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education
Zinn, Karl – Creative Computing, 1978
This interview with the teacher of a computer course for elementary and junior high schools contains discussions of problems and rewards of such a course. The course is offered as an after school activity. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedFord, Marilyn Sue; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
A computer curriculum including literacy and programing skills is viewed as an example of a program which can easily provide both acceleration of the rate of learning and enrichment through development of higher-level thinking skills. A program used with fifth through eighth grade children in Tempe, Arizona is described. (MP)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBraun, Ludwig – 1975
Prior to the relatively easy access to computers which began in the mid-1960's, simulation was a tool only of researchers. Even now, students are frequently excluded from direct laboratory experiences for many reasons. However, computer simulation can open up these experiences, providing a powerful teaching tool for individuals, for small and…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Enrichment Activities, Group Activities
