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Rosati, Peter – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1986
Describes a study in which computer problem-solving tutorial routines, written according to the Polya strategy, are utilized to teach an engineering statics course. Although their use by students was well received, they were recommended as a supplement to the course rather than as a replacement for the instructor. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design
Skulicz, Matthew – 1984
Since there are similarities between the process of writing computer programs and the process of writing successful expository prose, a student's knowledge of computer programing can contribute to the understanding of some principles of composition. The establishment of a clear objective is the first priority of both the writer and the programer,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Coherence, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Anchorage Borough School District, AK. – 1984
This document outlines the scope and sequence of a school district program designed to assist students to learn to use computers and to develop positive attitudes, values, and motivation towards computers and their applications as appropriate for each individual's age, needs, and desires. A chart format is used to outline the curriculum scope for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Johnston, C. Fred – 1982
A learning module on the applications of microcomputers in instruction, which was developed for preservice and inservice teacher education at Queen's University at Kingston, was implemented within an existing introductory educational media course. An instructional development model (Dick and Carey, 1978) was used to identify instructional goals;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Smith, Peter; Thompson, Barrie – Education and Computing, 1988
Describes an instructional methodology developed and implemented at Sunderland Polytechnic that uses formal computer program design methods to teach computer programing in computer science and data processing courses. Jackson Structured Programming is explained, and the results of an evaluation by both teaching staff and students are presented.…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Course Evaluation, Data Processing
Anchorage Borough School District, AK. – 1985
A companion volume to "Scope and Sequence for Computer Education (Grades K-12)" (1984), this document outlines the goals and objectives of a school district program designed to assist students to learn to use computers and to develop positive attitudes, values, and motivation as appropriate for each individual's age, needs, and desires.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
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Leso, Tim; Peck, Kyle L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Describes a study of undergraduates that was conducted to describe differences in anxiety in students entering two computer courses (i.e., a problem-solving and programing course and a software applications course) and to assess changes in anxiety levels attributed to each course. Further research is suggested. (19 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education
Carmichael, Hilda W.; And Others – 1985
This study examined the creative uses of computers in elementary schools and their impact on student's confidence and self-esteem, student-student interaction, student-teacher interaction, male and female students, classroom management, the role of the teacher, special education, teacher training, teachers not involved in the study, and curricular…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Creative Activities
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MacGregor, S. Kim – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Investigated was the effect of programing-augmented mathematics classes on the math achievement, problem solving abilities, and attitudes of students with different cognitive styles. Reports BASIC programing groups demonstrated higher mathematics achievement than the LOGO group, and field independent students performed better and had more positive…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science