Once touted as the wonder programming language of the classroom, Logo is now a hotbed of controversy. Various issues related to the controversy are examined in an interview with Seymuor Papert, coauthor of the language. (JN)

Asks why computers are more attractive to boys than to girls and offers a cultural framework for explaining the apparent sex differences. Speculates that computing is neither inherently difficult nor uninteresting to girls, but rather that computer games and other software might have to be designed differently for girls. (Author/ABB)

Iteration is the process of doing something repeatedly in a computer program. In LOGO, the most elementary form of iteration is provided by the REPEAT command. This paper explores how programers can use LOGO's extensibility to create more powerful iterative forms than those offered by the REPEAT command. (JN)

Presents computer-oriented activities which (although requiring a certain level of computer expertise) can be easily adapted for students in any grade. They include creating Pascal limericks, a day of the week calculation worksheet, two LOGO activities (including one used to introduce the building block approach to LOGO programming). (JN)

Learning how to create smooth animation on the computer is a two-step process. Step one (discussed in SE 539 133) involves creating shapes. In the second step, students animate their newly created shapes. The programing necessary to accomplish the animation is discussed. (JN)

Presents various programing activities using the BASIC and LOGO programing languages. Activities are included in separate sections with a title indicating the nature of the activities and the "tools" (commands) needed. For example, "Old-fashioned drawing" requires several tools (PRINT, LIST, RUN, GOTO) to make drawings using…

Giving students their own disks to use as they please can inspire them to develop new programming skills and original approaches to using the computer. Offers suggestions on preparing disks for individual student use and making such disks a personal item. (JN)

High technology businesses in California's Silicon Valley have joined forces with local educators to form the Institute for Computer Technology (ICT), providing a model for education-industry cooperation. Describes the development of ICT, whose goal is to fill gaps between existing programs and to provide a structure for sharing computer-related…

Two approaches to computer use instruction are applications (use of specific application software) and problem solving (developing thinking skills oriented toward using computers to solve problems). (SK)

Reports on the use of a new version of the BASIC programing language to teach computer operation in both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Concludes that although it may not be the perfect teaching version, it appears to be much better than any other alternative. (JN)

Describes the strengths and weaknesses of four programing languages (Logo, PILOT, BASIC, Pascal) in terms of the tasks to be performed (task environment), capabilities of the language (programing environment), and skills user wants to develop (user environment). (JN)

Discusses various issues related to training individuals to use microcomputers, a neglected aspect of the personal computer industry. Several methods used to solve training problems and training software are considered. (JN)

A training program was developed to teach secretarial level personnel to operate a teleprocessing computer system. (JY)

A program that involves non-technical managers with computers and scientific methods. (Editor)