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Loïs Vanhée; Karin Danielsson; Lena Enqvist; Kalle Grill; Melania Borit – European Journal of Education, 2024
Whereas hackathons are widespread within and outside academia and have been argued to be a valid pedagogical method for teaching interdisciplinarity, no detailed frameworks or methods are available for conceptualizing and organizing educational hackathons, i.e., hackathons dedicated to best achieving pedagogic objectives. This paper is dedicated…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Programming, Computer Security
Bennedsen, Jens; Caspersen, Michael E. – Computer Science Education, 2012
Programming is recognised as one of seven grand challenges in computing education and attracts much attention in computing education research. Most research in the area concerns teaching methods, educational technology and student understanding/misconceptions. Typically, evaluation of learning outcome takes place during or immediately following…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Research, Programming, Skills
McCormick, John W. – Computer Science Education, 2007
Less than one half of one percent of all processors manufactured today end up in computers. The rest are embedded in other devices such as automobiles, airplanes, trains, satellites, and nearly every modern electronic device. Developing software for embedded systems requires a greater knowledge of hardware than developing for a typical desktop…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Learning Activities, Relevance (Education), Computer Software
Wagstaff, Charlene – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for community college instructors and administrators to use in implementing an operating systems course. A student's course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required texts, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class schedule. A student…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Onabajo, Femi – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for use by community college instructors and administrators in implementing a fundamentals in hardware course. A student's course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required text, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class schedule. A…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Rivera, Gloria – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for community college instructors and administrators to use in implementing a principles of information processing course. A student's course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required texts, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science
Easter, Diane – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for use by community college instructors and administrators in implementing a data communications networking course. A student course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required text, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class schedule. A…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science
Smith, Paula – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1981
Describes a variety of computer toys and computerized toys for children. Maintains that while the toys provide stimulation, they do not develop children's imaginations. Cautions against allowing computers to alienate society and emphasizes that computerized toys should be used as tools rather than as substitutes for learning. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Calculators, Child Development, Children, Childrens Games
Sartor, Beth – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for community college instructors and administrators to use in implementing an intermediate information processing course. A student's course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required texts, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science, Computer Science Education

Winter, Mary Jean – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
Different ways to use a microcomputer in mathematics instruction are examined. The first part deals with the kinds of prerecorded programing resources available, and how these can be used effectively. The second part briefly looks at some simple programing activities that can be used within the context of mathematics instruction. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Educational Technology

Feeney, John E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1982
Ten activity cards, designed to introduce students in upper elementary grades to programing in BASIC, are presented. The concepts and skills involved are thought to correspond to the pupils' knowledge of mathematics and aid in reinforcement. The cards represent a total of about one hour of computer time. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Education
Kimmel, Stephen – Creative Computing, 1981
Several programs deemed good for preschoolers are reviewed, including some that require the child and parent to work the keyboard simultaneously. (MP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computers
Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
This paper lists 25 objectives which computer-using teachers have designated as important for job success, and presents 11 relevant tasks to serve as a basis for practice and assessment of the objectives. These tasks deal with instructional planning, question episodes, lesson evaluation, tutorial computer assisted instruction, drill and practice,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computers
Huang, Kun; Dong, Yifei; Ge, Xun – Innovate: Journal of Online Education, 2006
Computing is a complex, multidisciplinary field that requires a range of professional proficiencies. Computing students are expected to develop in-depth knowledge and skills, integrate and apply their knowledge flexibly to solve complex problems, and work successfully in teams. However, many students who graduate with degrees in computing fail to…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Computer Software, Computers, Exhibits
Nilson, Jeff, Ed. – Classroom Computer News, 1982
This material emphasizes student development of a computer program to keep track of data about people in a neighborhood. The first part involves taking a survey of people and the second part is on entering the information into a program. The use of file structures in BASIC is outlined. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education