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Spencer, S.; And Others – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 1987
The Centre Computer Base is a list of hardware which can effectively operate the software of the Research Centre for the Education of the Visually Handicapped. Essential hardware contained on the list is described, along with a variety of "add-on" devices such as joysticks, touch-screens, speech synthesizers, braille embossers, etc.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Peripherals, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education

Jones, Tom – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1990
Describes study that was carried out at the University of Calgary to determine how elementary school children conceive of computer-related tasks and how this information might be used to generate animated icons for educational software. Child-computer interaction is discussed, and differences in responses between three age groups are examined. (10…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Development

Neilson, David P.; And Others – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1989
Describes results of a questionnaire-based survey directed at users, researchers, teachers, and support agencies to determine the use of computer-based aids among disabled people in the United Kingdom. Personal computers and peripheral devices are discussed, and research projects are identified. (LRW)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Peripherals, Disabilities, Financial Support
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1993
This survey was conducted to provide a picture of how microcomputers were used in Alberta (Canada) schools in 1993. Questionnaires were sent to 125 school jurisdictions, with a return rate of 76%, and 1,524 schools, with a return rate of 87%. Data were collected on total number of computers in use, computer use by brand, expected purchase of…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Peripherals, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Royal Melbourne Inst. of Tech. (Australia). – 1990
This guide to the core curricula for the training of microcomputer technicians is designed for school leavers after 10 or more years of general/vocational education with a science and mathematics background. The 2-year course is to be administered in four semesters. An introductory outline of course design and curricula provides the rationale,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Peripherals, Computer Science Education, Course Content