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Peer reviewedNovak, Robert – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Described is how the computer was used in an environmental education module to develop students' decision-making skills and the concepts of probability. The computer was also used to analyze the presence of lead in the environment. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Science
Bork, Alfred – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discusses Norway's effort to determine what steps should be taken following its National Program for Computers in Education. Reports that this was the first time an international organization was chosen to make educational recommendations to a government. Lists characteristics of the Norwegian National Program and summarizes recommendations of the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedArmstrong, Jackie; Landi, Kristina – School Arts, 1990
Describes a fifth grade social studies unit on ancient civilizations that includes a comprehensive history of ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece and integrates studio art, art history, library science, social studies, and computer literacy programs. Students utilize the library to do research and develop an oral presentation while also working on…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Art Activities, Art Education, Class Activities
Peer reviewedJones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
Evaluation and Training Inst., Los Angeles, CA. – 1991
This Vocational Education Resource Package (VERP) was developed to provide materials useful in replicating an exemplary vocational education program for special student populations in the California Community Colleges. This VERP provides information on an intensive computer training program for the physically disabled, originally developed at…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Demonstration Programs
Download full textOregon Univ., Eugene. Coll. of Education. – 1983
This collection consists of 21 papers presented at the July 1983 Annual Summer Conference on "The Computer: Extension of the Human Mind II," in Eugene, Oregon. Six papers were presented at general interest sessions; 15 were from special interest group sessions. The general interest papers include David Ahl's "Keeping Up with Computers in Education…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computational Linguistics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
Stanford, Linda – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for use by community college insructors and administrators in implementing an advanced information processing course. It builds on the skills developed in the previous information processing course but goes one step further by requiring students to perform in a simulated office environment and improve their…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science
Herrmann, Eric J. – 1986
An introductory course in computer automated tests and measurement systems based on the International Test Instrument-Computer Interface Standard, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)-488, is presented in this study guide. This course is designed to: (1) introduce the electronics engineering technician to the functional…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Course Descriptions
Self, Charles C. – 1983
A position is put forth on the appropriate content of a computer literacy course and the role of computer literacy in the community college. First, various definitions of computer literacy are examined, including the programming, computer awareness, and comprehensive approaches. Next, five essential components of a computer literacy course are…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Role, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Richter, Bernice, Comp.; Wenzel, Duane, Comp. – 1986
This first supplement to the Museum of Science and Industry Basic List of Children's Science Books contains books received for the museum's 13th annual children's science book fair. Children's science books are listed under these headings: animals; astronomy; aviation and space; biography; careers; earth sciences; environment/conservation;…
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Books, Childrens Literature
Batey, Anne; And Others – 1986
Specific programs and software resources are described in this report on database software for science instruction. Materials are reviewed in the categories of: (1) database management (reviewing AppleWorks, Bank Street School Filer, FileVision, Friendly Filer, MECC DataQuest: The Composer, Scholastic PFS:File, PFS:Report); (2) data files…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Database Producers
Dockterman, David; Snyder, Tom – 1986
This brochure offers answers to 13 questions about using computers in the social studies classroom. Written by teachers for teachers, its goal is to provide a foundation to consider whether or not computers have a place in the classroom and how to go about using them if they do. The questions are: "What's in this booklet?""Should I…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Collin County Community Coll., McKinney, TX. – 1988
The Software Development Program described in this report was developed at Collin County Community College as a pilot associate degree program for the State of Texas. Drawing from an employer needs assessment and a DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process, the two-year associate in applied science (AAS) program was developed to train scientific…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
O'Neil, Sharon Lund; Everett, Donna R. – 1988
This course is the third of seven in the Information Systems curriculum. The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with database management concepts and standard database management software. Databases and their roles, advantages, and limitations are explained. An overview of the course sets forth the condition and performance standard…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Computer Oriented Programs
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources. – 1984
This report assesses the adequacy of United States resources in support of mathematics. Section I (the introduction) considers the support of research, the scope of mathematics, and relationships of mathematics to computer science and education. Section II discusses strengths and opportunities in the mathematical sciences by considering…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Science, Engineering, Federal Aid
