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Educational Technology

October 1979 Volume 19, Number 10

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 7

  1. Personal Computers in Learning

    Alfred Bork & Stephen Franklin

    Acquaints the reader with the personal computer, emphasizing its use as an aid in the learning process; considers the types of hardware available and software related to educational uses; and... More

    pp. 7-12

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  2. Classroom Use of Microcomputers

    James E. Eisele

    Discusses some prominent applications available today for most microcomputer systems, including: teaching computing to all students, the computer as a problem solving tool, games, drill and... More

    pp. 13-15

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  3. Microcomputer Software Development for Schools: What, Who, How?

    Charles L. Blaschke

    Presents a survey of user needs for microcomputer software in elementary and secondary schools. Approaches to software development are highlighted and the future of microcomputers is discussed. (RAO) More

    pp. 26-28

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  4. Programming Languages for Microprocessor Courseware

    James A. Schuyler

    Suggests criteria for choosing a programing language in courseware development. Authoring languages (PILOT, TUTOR, BASIC, and PASCAL) are compared; driver programs' compilers and interpreters are... More

    pp. 29-35

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  5. The Symbiosis of PLATO and Microcomputers

    Lisa P. Brenner & C Coe Agee

    Presents a case for the integration of stand-alone microcomputers into the educational environment through time-sharing networks utilizing medium to large-scale central computer facilities. The... More

    pp. 45-53

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  6. Mass Storage Media for Microprocessor-Based Computer-Assisted Instruction Systems

    Emile E. Attala

    Discusses the following microcomputer storage devices: floppy discs, cassette tapes, and cartridge drives; and notes the potential of magnetic bubble and charge coupled device memories. (RAO) More

    pp. 53-55

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  7. A Selected Glossary of Terms Useful in Dealing with Computers

    Charles H. Douglas & John S. Edwards

    Defines terminology relevant to microcomputers. (RAO) More

    pp. 56-65

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