Descriptor
Source
Classroom Computer News | 5 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 5 |
Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
Reference Materials -… | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Practitioners | 2 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Hepler, Molly L. – Classroom Computer News, 1981
The history and current nature of CONDUIT, an organization that reviews, tests packages and distributes computer-based materials, is presented. Although many of the units available are designed for collegiate instruction, some can be used at the high school level, particularly for enrichment studies for juniors and seniors. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Higher Education
Tinker, Robert; Barclay, Tim – Classroom Computer News, 1981
The use of computers as laboratory instruments is viewed as overlooked. Numerous applications developed for a simple, single-board microcomputer by a group of Technical Education Resource Centers (TERC) are noted. The trend toward decreasing costs of lab interfacing is expected to continue into the future. (MP)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Computers, Higher Education
Olds, Henry, Jr. – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Reviews an educationally valuable and reasonably well-designed simulation of volcanic activity in an imaginary land. VOLCANOES creates an excellent context for learning information about volcanoes and for developing skills and practicing methods needed to study behavior of volcanoes. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Earth Science
Parrott, Wilbur – Classroom Computer News, 1981
This annotated list of selected, practical articles on the use of computers in mathematics instruction covers preschool mathematics through calculus and model building. Articles that include programs and/or bibliographies are included as often as possible. Those cited appear in commonly available publications. (MP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Science, Computers, Educational Technology
Carter, Ricky – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Describes some commands, simple programing procedures, and applications of the programing language LOGO, including its powerful recursive feature and its value in teaching problem solving. A listing of LOGO graphics packages includes details of software and print materials, prices, and microcomputers that will support the packages. (EAO)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education