Developed by a technical education specialist, this curriculum guide is designed to assist school administrators, supervisors, and teachers in planning and developing new programs or evaluating existing ones in scientific data processing technology, primarily on the post-high school level. Contents include: (1) a suggested curriculum plan, (2)…

The evaluation of Computer Science 11E, a locally-developed course offered in six Vancouver secondary schools, consisted of four parts: a questionnaire to teachers concerning all aspects of their courses, as well as their own evaluation of the program, a questionnaire to students designed to determine their attitude toward the course and what they…

APL (A Programing Language), a computer language used thus far largely for mathematical and scientific applications, can be used to tabulate a survey. Since this computer application can be appreciated by social scientists as well as mathematicians, it serves as an invaluable pedagogical tool for presenting APL to nonscientific users. An…

A project to accommodate the large and increasing enrollment in introductory computer science courses by automating them with a subsystem for computer science instruction on the PLATO IV Computer-Based Education system at the University of Illinois was started. The subsystem was intended to be used for supplementary instruction at the University…

A course in computer programing is being developed as a vehicle for research in tutorial modes of computer-assisted instruction. Methods for monitoring and aiding the student as he works on interesting programing problems are employed. The problems are individually selected via an optimization scheme based on a model of the student's ability and…

A computer club can provide a group of high school students with an opportunity to satisfy their curiosity about computers and computer programing. This guide offers suggestions for organizing and running such a club. The objectives of a computer club and the duties of the club's sponsor are outlined. Some activities for the first few meetings are…

The seminar reported in this document examined the university mathematics courses which should be available to future engineers, and was especially concerned with the introduction of computer science education. There are four major sections. The first reports a survey of electrical engineers in the United Kingdom which investigated how often they…

More than 30 industry heavyweights from the computer user community, met to discuss the need for an improved flow of information between colleges and employers. (Author)

Relates some experiences at this nonprofit center, which was designed so that interested members of the general public can walk in and learn about computers in a safe, nonintimidating environment. STARWARS HODGE, a game written in PILOT, is also described. (CMV)

The authors describe the use of group learning in an introductory computer class for business administration students at Boise State University. They discuss how to design a class around the group learning experience, the Team Learning/Information Testing teaching methodology, and pitfalls and opportunities related to this method. (CH)

Describes an application of a checklist survey used to study teachers' activities in teaching computer studies. Teachers were profiled and then grouped into five distinct teaching styles. Results suggest that in-service training should be directed toward those teaching styles that have the strongest links with the desired objectives. (BSR)

The educational value of courses in computer programing must be judged by sound curriculum criteria: they should fit a logical sequence of K-12 learning objectives, expose students to future career opportunities, and teach students reasoning skills. (TE)

An exercise simulating the tossing of N dice is described. Calculation of expected gain and extension to a two-person game are each discussed. (MNS)

Because many courses designed to help teachers teach computer science actually focus on personal use skills (user training), several institutions are establishing courses to train teachers to teach computing. One of these courses is described. A list of course topics is included. (JN)

The authors argue that definitions of computer literacy are too broad and that the term "computer competence" more usefully addresses questions of knowledge and skills. A taxonomy of computer competence, comprised of four levels, is proposed, and its uses for elementary through higher education are discussed. (MT)