This paper presents a simple 4 bit computer processor design that may be built using TTL chips for less than $65. In addition to describing the processor itself in detail, we discuss our experience using the laboratory kit and its associated machine instruction set to teach computer architecture to high school students. (Contains 3 figures and 5…

It is more important for students to have an understanding of basic fundamentals such as English, mathematics, social studies, and basic business understandings than a superficial understanding of data processing equipment and its operation. (Editor)

A STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN TO EXPLORE IN A QUALITATIVE WAY THE POSSIBLE UTILIZATION OF COMPUTER AND DATA PROCESSING METHODS IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. OBJECTIVES WERE--(1) TO ESTABLISH A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH A COMPUTER FACILITY SO THAT ABLE STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS WOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE FACILITIES, (2) TO DEVELOP A UNIT FOR THE UTILIZATION…

The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…