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Moore, Tony – Primary English Notes (P.E.N.), 1984
The purpose of this focused newsletter is to give teachers who know little or nothing of computers some background on which to base further investigation and decisions. It begins by explaining what a computer is and defining such terms as software, hardware, memory, input/output devices, and disk drive. The newsletter then outlines four major uses…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Databases
Marsh, George; Spain, Tom – Electronic Learning, 1984
Educational robots are defined, their essential characteristics and features are outlined, and their educational applications and what makes them run are discussed. Classroom experiences with five educational robots--Topo, Rhino XR-2, RB5X, Hero I and Tasman Turtle--are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Graphics, Definitions, Educational Needs
Computing Teacher, 1985
Defines computer literacy and describes a computer literacy course which stresses ethics, hardware, and disk operating systems throughout. Core units on keyboarding, word processing, graphics, database management, problem solving, algorithmic thinking, and programing are outlined, together with additional units on spreadsheets, simulations,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation
