Educational Technology
October 1979 Volume 19, Number 10
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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