Re: Computer Articles on Teaching Programming in the classroom

Edith LaForge (laforge@merck.utulsa.edu)
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 15:14:29 EDT

Michelle Nachman <S071066@Dominic.Barry.Edu> wrote:
>I'm a graduate student searching for articles on teaching computer programming
>as well as programming languages and their value in the classroom. Please
>feel free to suggest current litature.

Michelle,
I taught elem. computer classes for 4 years and an 8th grade class for 1
year besides being a library media specialist for 23 years. On the
elementary level, I taught LOGO using _Delta Drawing Today_ (I helped beta
test the Apple IIe updated version). At middle school level, I taught BASIC
using mostly the graphics language. Today, I would include HTML at upper
elem. level and for secondary level. I wouldn't teach BASIC at middle
school level; my perspective is using the computer as a tool to help in
work. Leave programming to high school/college to those that want to be
programmers! Teach the applications and integrate use into the curriculum.
Have students involved in production work--home pages, hyperstudio projects,
big book publishing, etc.
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Ms. Edith LaForge, Library Media Specialist
Library Information Center voice: 918-641-1788
Hamilton Middle School FAX: 918-651-1791
2316 North Norwood Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115
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email: laforge@merck.utulsa.ed OR Ealaforge@aol.com
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