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Classroom Computer News, 1983
Reviews Apple-II versions of "CyberLogo Turtle" and "Delta Drawing." Focuses on special features, educational value, design quality, written materials, and ease of use, pointing out strengths and weaknesses. Both programs are given high rankings for criteria reviewed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Watt, Dan – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Provides Logo activities designed for adults and children to use together. Although activities are designed for Terrapin/Krell Logo, modifications are provided for use with Apple Logo or TI Logo (Texas Instruments). "Bugs" are introduced in one activity to demonstrate how they can lead to unexpected results. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Hunter, Beverly – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Offers and discusses three suggestions to capitalize on two developments related to system dynamics modeling and simulation. These developments are a junior/senior high textbook called "Introduction to Computer Simulation" and Micro-DYNAMO, a computer simulation language for microcomputers. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Classroom Computer News, 1983
Points out that the secret of successful Logo teaching appears to lie in knowing when to intervene and when not to. Sample programs and instructional sessions are included to illustrate when to intervene without intercepting student discovery. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
Carter, Ricky – Classroom Computer News, 1983
Provides information on Logo, a powerful computer language that allows students to control their own learning. Includes list of available Logo and Turtle Graphics programs (publisher, manufacturer, hardware requirements, software/print materials, and price included). Cautions buyers to beware of imitations which may not support all Logo features…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Education
Olds, Henry F. Jr – Classroom Computer News, 1982
Reviews "Dueling Digits," an arcade-style computer game, in which the player creates mathematical equations. Discusses features of the program, educational value, design quality, documentation, and ease of use. Tested on Apple II/Apple II-Plus, the program (requiring 48K, disk drive and game paddles/joystick) is rated as an excellent…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics
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