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| Education and Computing | 8 |
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| Butcher, P. G. | 1 |
| Greenberg, J. M. | 1 |
| Hartsuijker, Ard P. | 1 |
| Linblom, Ake | 1 |
| Nikolov, Rumen | 1 |
| Oliveira, Joao Batista Araujo… | 1 |
| Parhami, Behrooz | 1 |
| Smith, Peter | 1 |
| Thompson, Barrie | 1 |
| Vasstrom, Ulf | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
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| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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| Iran | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHartsuijker, Ard P. – Education and Computing, 1986
Describes a national project on computer and information literacy in the Netherlands for all students in lower secondary education, i.e., the 12- to 16-year-old age group. Curriculum development is discussed with emphasis on equal participation by female students and teachers, and hardware and software specifications are noted. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Developed Nations
Peer reviewedNikolov, Rumen – Education and Computing, 1992
Describes a course in educational informatics for preservice teachers and students in educational software development that emphasizes the use of LOGO, and summarizes course modules that cover tools and methods for teaching informatics, informatics curriculum design, introducing the basic notions of informatics, integrating informatics into the…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Course Content, Courseware, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedSmith, Peter; Thompson, Barrie – Education and Computing, 1988
Describes an instructional methodology developed and implemented at Sunderland Polytechnic that uses formal computer program design methods to teach computer programing in computer science and data processing courses. Jackson Structured Programming is explained, and the results of an evaluation by both teaching staff and students are presented.…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Course Evaluation, Data Processing
Peer reviewedButcher, P. G.; Greenberg, J. M. – Education and Computing, 1992
Reviews the use of computers to support distance learning in the multimedia teaching system of the British Open University from 1980-90. Topics addressed include hardware, courses using computers, software developments, the move to microcomputers, access, authoring tools, home-based computing, funding, and the outlook for the future. (15…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedParhami, Behrooz – Education and Computing, 1986
This description of computer science and engineering education in Iran focuses on the effects of the cultural revolution on academic curricula. Computer use in Iran is described, integrated hardware and software educational programs are discussed, and curriculum plans for various levels of expertise from technician to master's degree are…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedLinblom, Ake – Education and Computing, 1987
Describes possibilities for including computer education in primary and secondary schools in a small Swedish town, and presents a model for cooperation between schools and industry. Topics discussed include software; teacher training; computer literacy; use of computers in school system administration; and future plans. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Developed Nations
Peer reviewedOliveira, Joao Batista Araujo e – Education and Computing, 1988
Discusses the adoption of computer technology for use in education in developing countries. Topics discussed include criteria for technology adoption; costs; instructional effectiveness; cost effectiveness; the concept of computer literacy; meeting job market demands; educational improvement; computer education policies; hardware and software…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Peer reviewedVasstrom, Ulf – Education and Computing, 1992
The Nordic Committee on Educational Software and Technology has been overseeing cooperative development and production of software and technology in all areas of education except the university since 1986. Costly duplication of effort has been avoided, and all the Nordic countries have access to more educational software than they could develop…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Copyrights, Educational Technology
