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Lubar, David – Creative Computing, 1982
Some aspects of animation that are on the Apple-microcomputer are presented. Shape tables are described and several programs that illustrate important concepts are included. The concept of animation is viewed as being very simple and the process is clearly detailed. (MP)
Descriptors: Animation, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Block, David – Creative Computing, 1982
Two kinds of secret writing, codes and ciphers, are discussed. The weakness of a ciphering system mentioned in the March 1981 issue is pointed out, and an alternate method is presented. Programs written in BASIC are presented which can be used to encipher messages and help break ciphers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Enrichment Activities, Mathematical Applications
Helman, Iris – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The author discusses the development of a program to train children to program a computer using the BASIC language. (MN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Course Descriptions, Elementary Education
Zinn, Karl – Creative Computing, 1978
This interview with the teacher of a computer course for elementary and junior high schools contains discussions of problems and rewards of such a course. The course is offered as an after school activity. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
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Ford, Marilyn Sue; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1982
A computer curriculum including literacy and programing skills is viewed as an example of a program which can easily provide both acceleration of the rate of learning and enrichment through development of higher-level thinking skills. A program used with fifth through eighth grade children in Tempe, Arizona is described. (MP)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Piele, Donald T. – Creative Computing, 1982
The problems used in the Second Annual Computer Problem Solving Contest are presented. There are three groups of five problems, which corresponded to Elementary, Junior, and Senior contest sets. The contest questions are seen as interesting for individual study, and potentially useful to teachers of computer programing. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Lawler, Robert – Creative Computing, 1982
Some aspects of use of the LOGO programing language are discussed. The ideas focus on the creation of geometric patterns, particularly as viewed from the perspective of a beginner with this language. The material is designed to stimulate individual experimentation and exploration. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science