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Slesnick, Twila – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Provides answers to nine myths about computers, including computers are invaluable for school and home use; programing experience means job security; teachers will develop their own software; computers make good teachers; computer experts will form an elite social class; and computers increase student achievement. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Smith, Allan L. – 1984
Following a brief description of the microcomputing program at Drexel University, which requires all freshman to have access to a personal computer and offers Macintosh microcomputers and software at a low cost to entering freshman, this paper summarizes the written sources of information on the program. Four examples of how currently available…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedBaird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Describes a two-semester computer science course, outlining course objectives and discussing classroom management techniques, software used, and courseware developed. Also includes table of contents for student manuals, and comments indicating that the course is meeting its objectives. (JN)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education
McDonald, Janet L. – 1983
The development of a two week summer institute for seventh and eighth grade students who are gifted in math and science and are interested in computers is summarized, and various project materials are appended. Objectives of the 1982 microcomputer summer institute, which was sponsored by the State University of New York at Albany, included:…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Computer Science Education, Gifted, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedTaylor, Lionel – Computer Education, 1982
Discusses developments which should occur in the Wales region by the end of the Microelectronics Education Programme (1984). Indicates that a major curriculum project has been started to enable developments in information technology to be reflected in classrooms, focusing on the production of software and resource materials. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development
Download full textHarris, Diana, Ed.; Collison, Beth, Ed. – 1980
This proceedings, which includes 52 papers and abstracts of 13 invited and nine tutorial sessions, provides an overview of the current status of computer usage in education and offers substantive forecasts for academic computing. Papers are presented under the following headings: Business--Economics, Tools and Techniques for Instruction, Computers…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Asplen, Donald; And Others – 1980
These training materials are designed to help vocational education teachers introduce students to the utilization and installation of mini- and microcomputers in residential and small business buildings. It consists of two chapters. Chapter 1 contains general materials, designed to promote awareness, and chapter 2 contains materials which are…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Building Operation, Building Trades
