Suggests a moving pictorial tool to help teach principles in the bubble sort algorithm. Develops such a tool applied to an unsorted list of numbers and describes a method to derive the run time of the algorithm. The method can be modified to run the times of various other algorithms. (JN)

Presents five activities suitable for middle grades. These include listings for a car race (BASIC) and poetry (Pilot) programs, and activities on graphics without programing, new meanings (related to computers) of old words, and developing a list of historical events. (JN)

The Computer Awareness Program at Pennsylvania State University centers around 21 courses that provide the user community with a common understanding of computer technology. (MLF)

Discusses changing telecommunications environment and effect these changes might have on information systems design. Major telecommunications factors and trends reviewed are classified as technical (application of computer technologies to classical telecommunications problems), economic, and regulatory policy related (divestiture of American…

Reviews books for intermediate and older readers on astronomy, the history of computers, and geology. (CRH)

Provides answers to nine myths about computers, including computers are invaluable for school and home use; programing experience means job security; teachers will develop their own software; computers make good teachers; computer experts will form an elite social class; and computers increase student achievement. (JN)

To help explain the relationship between board activities and mathematics education today, the creation and evolution of the College Board are described. The development of the Advanced Placement computer science course description and examination are noted particularly. (MNS)

Computers, chip technologies, networking, and artificial intelligence all need vast improvement just to take their place as tools for building new computers. Research efforts, progress, and needs in each of these areas are addressed. (JN)

Author states that the use of computers in mathematics courses tends to generate interest in course subject matter and make learning a less passive experience. Computers also introduce students to computer science as a field of study, and provide basic knowledge of computers as an important aspect of today's technology. (Author/RW)

Examines some of the specifics of the Stanley House criteria for humanizing information systems. (IRT)

An integrated program of general education offerings ties into the real world while maintaining its intellectual values. The program at Glassboro State College combines studies in computer science, natural resources, communications, design, and economics into an integrating seminar. (Editor/LBH)

Arguments for changing the social organization of computing in social science departments at the university level are presented and suggestions as to what these changes might look like are offered. Relevant policy issues are discussed. (Author/DB)

Describes plans of the Moscow N. E. Bauman Higher Technical School to improve the general theoretical preparation of its students, especially in the basic and general engineering disciplines, and to improve the educational process and use modern technical teaching equipment and computer technology. (Author/AV)

Today, undergraduate students enter college with increasingly more sophisticated computer skills compared to their counterparts of 20 years ago. However, instructors are still using traditional instructional strategies to teach this new generation. This research study examines strategies that instructors employ to teach introductory computer…

In this study, Information Technologies Certificate Program which is based on synchronous and asynchronous communication methods over the Internet offered by cooperation of Middle East Technical University, Computer Engineering Department and Continuing Education Center were examined. This online certificate program started in May 1998 and it is…