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Peer reviewedHunter, Beverly – Social Education, 1983
Computer simulations can be used in social studies to analyze problems by using a representation or model of a situation and then exercising the model to see how it behaves under different circumstances. Utilizing available computer programs, students can also build and use social studies data bases. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Labbett, Beverley – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1978
Two aspects of Suffolk's Local History Classroom Project are outlined: (1) some procedures used for the construction and use of case study and (2) possible roles for computerized banks of standardized historical data. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computers, Databases, History Instruction
Peer reviewedDavies, Peter; Allison, Ron. – Economics, 1989
Describes ways in which databases can be used in economics and business education classes. Explores arguments put forth by advocates for the use of databases in the classroom. Offers information on British software and discusses six online database systems listing the features of each. (KO)
Descriptors: Business Education, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Hunter, Beverly – Computing Teacher, 1985
Discusses typical uses of databases and data management programs in the classroom; provides a learning plan to teach students how to use databases; lists typical student projects using databases; and presents criteria to help educators choose appropriate database management programs for their classrooms. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedWiebe, James H. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1990
Describes the nature of computerized data bases. Provides an activity using a data base and designing a data base. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design, Databases
Peer reviewedChau, F. T.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Presented are two applications of computer technology to chemistry instruction: the use of a spreadsheet program to analyze acid-base titration curves and the use of database software to catalog stockroom inventories. (CW)
Descriptors: Acids, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software
Peer reviewedDiem, Richard A. – Social Studies, 1989
Examines applications of microcomputers and television to global education. Provides suggestions for developing an understanding of basic formats of data collection and analysis, and for using databases to understand the organization of information. Recommends the use of interactive television to develop a global perspective. (LS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Database Management Systems
Russ, Michael – Printout, 1986
Student use of microcomputer databases in social studies is discussed. Databases give students and teachers an opportunity to get involved in information storage, retrieval, and analysis. In the process, students develop skills of inquiry, problem-solving, and critical thinking, as well as many of the basic skills needed not only in social studies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computers
