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Put Your Robot In, Put Your Robot Out: Sequencing through Programming Robots in Early Childhood
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Kazakoff, Elizabeth R.; Bers, Marina Umaschi – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2014
This article examines the impact of programming robots on sequencing ability in early childhood. Thirty-four children (ages 4.5-6.5 years) participated in computer programming activities with a developmentally appropriate tool, CHERP, specifically designed to program a robot's behaviors. The children learned to build and program robots over three…
Descriptors: Robotics, Early Childhood Education, Programming, Computer Uses in Education
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Second Edition
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Kuhn, Matt; Hubbell, Elizabeth R.; Pitler, Howard – ASCD, 2012
If you've upgraded to the second edition of the landmark book "Classroom Instruction That Works," you need this companion guide to help you use technology to support research-based instruction. The authors follow the revised Instructional Planning Guide that makes it easier for you to know when to emphasize each of the instructional strategies,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology, Cooperative Learning
Evaluation of Computer Software for Teaching Statistics.
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Webster, Elaine – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the strengths and weaknesses of five selected statistical software packages with respect to how well the software enhances business statistics instructors's ability to teach traditionally difficult topics. Ranks the software on technical and pedagogical benefits. Results indicate (1) no advantage to using textbook-related software over…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Business Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Doing Science: Constructing Scientific Theories as an Introduction to Scientific Method. Scientific Theory and Method Project (STAMPS). Technical Report.
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Chomsky, Carol; And Others – 1985
The Scientific Theory and Method Project (STAMPS) is concerned with students' understanding of two areas of science in secondary schools. One is understanding what a scientific theory is, and the other is understanding the methods used in conducting scientific research. In the science curriculum these topics are often described as the process of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Shakespeare vs. Fletcher: A Stylometric Analysis by Radial Basis Functions.
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Lowe, David; Matthews, Robert – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Illustrates how Radial Basis Function (RBF) network techniques can be used to explore questions concerning authorship of historic documents. Demonstrates the utility and potential for using quantitative techniques to assist in the decision-making process in relatively subjective disciplines. Compares RBF neural network techniques with more…
Descriptors: Authors, Componential Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Computer Uses in Education
Computers in the Social Studies Classroom.
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Little, Timothy H. – Social Studies Review, 1991
Describes "Western Gunfighters--Myths and Realities," a database for teaching about the Wild West. Includes a focus on process objectives such as identifying cause and effect, formulating hypotheses, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and arranging information in usable forms. Offers instructions and advice for setting up or…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Database Design, Educational Objectives, History Instruction