Into the 80's with Microcomputer-Based Learning

Computers in Education

“…Bruner (1966) states that education by its very nature must take a leading role in providing the skills needed to manage and control societal ~hanges, and suggests that each new generation redefine the goals of education. In terms of computer uses in education, educators should not design their utilization as a reaction to outside pressure; they should lead (Aiken & Braun, 1980). Yet, in the National Science FoundatiDn's report "Technology in Science Education" (1979), the world is said to be :::apidly moving into the information age with information technology flourishing everywhere except in the field of education.…”

The development and evaluation of an experiential computer simulation for animal science students

“…In terms of computer uses in education, educators should not design their utilization as a reaction to outside pressure; they should lead (Aiken & Braun, 1980). Yet, in the National Science Foundation's report "Technology in Science…”

Evaluation of a Logo computer curriculum for upper level elementary school students

“…A persistent concern in the educational computing literature has been the failure of microcomputers to be used to their potential (Aiken & Braun, 1980;Bork, 1984;Molnar, 1978;Neibauer, 1985;Papert, 1980a;Thomas & Boysen, 1982). This failure has been attributed to several factors including the rapid growth of the computer technology.…”

“…Over time, the cost of the equipment has decreased dramatically while the sophistication, reliability, ease of use and portability of the computer has increased. The first generation machine, the Altair 8800, introduced in 1975 was expensive, had a front panel and lights for displaying the contents of the memory and switches for entering information (Aiken & Braun, 1980). In contrast, the new generation of microcomputers is less expensive, more powerful and "user friendly," enabling even a young child to operate them.…”

“…Finally, implementation of computers into the curriculum has been advocated at the federal (Aiken & Braun, 1980;Molnar, 1978), state, and local levels (Ingersoll & Smith, 1984). The computer has been recommended as a means by which schools can improve their reputation and teach problem solving skills (Ingersoll & Smith, 1984).…”