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| Computing Teacher | 8 |
Author
| Collis, Betty | 2 |
| Brown, Joan Marie | 1 |
| Johnson, Judi Mathis | 1 |
| Leron, Uri | 1 |
| Moursund, David | 1 |
| Niess, Margaret L. | 1 |
| Sherzer, Bill | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
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Moursund, David – Computing Teacher, 1979
This essay discusses the possible types of uses of calculators in the elementary school, citing several publications, articles, and research studies. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Sherzer, Bill – Computing Teacher, 1979
Results are reported from a study examining computer usage in high schools that have had computer facilities for many years. (MP)
Descriptors: Administration, Computers, Data Processing, Educational Research
Brown, Joan Marie – Computing Teacher, 1987
Presents two lessons focusing on (1) spreadsheet design and (2) editing and printing spreadsheets. Materials provided include a list of functions for which students need to learn the commands, suggestions for presenting the lesson, three spreadsheet story problems, student exercises in editing, and two reference sheets for AppleWorks. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Mathematics Instruction
Leron, Uri – Computing Teacher, 1985
Discusses issues of Logo learning, including mode and content of learning in Logo and possible results; use of study guide to increase children's learning of powerful ideas in Logo; subprocedures, modularity, and structured programing use and related learning problems; debugging difficulties; and Logo research needs. (MBR)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Elementary Education, Grade 6, Mathematics
Niess, Margaret L. – Computing Teacher, 1988
Description of the use of Logo for teaching geometry is the first in a two-part series on the development of Logo tools for doing middle school mathematics. The learning process is discussed, and examples of activities integrating Logo with teacher-prepared procedures are presented. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Enrichment, Geometry, Integrated Activities
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1986
Summarizes five studies: (1) new sight words for computer-using children; (2) immediate rewards for correct answers with computer assisted instruction; (3) importance of parental attitude and experience to student achievement with computers; (4) Logo and adolescent females' mathematics achievement; and (5) competition versus cooperation for male…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Cooperation
Johnson, Judi Mathis – Computing Teacher, 1994
Discusses the use of computers in elementary and secondary school mathematics instruction. Topics addressed include the use of computers in compiling student portfolios; a model shift regarding assessment, mathematics instruction, and computers; computer software programs; and new approaches to teaching, including cooperative learning, multigrade…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Assignments, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Collis, Betty – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes five studies which investigate the effectiveness of computer use: (1) cost effectiveness in elementary school mathematics; (2) evaluation of computer use in a college chemistry course; (3) evaluating science software; (4) computer-videotape instruction in junior-secondary level mathematics; and (5) comparing microcomputers and flash card…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Drills (Practice)
