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Peer reviewedHamm, Jerry L.; And Others – Catalyst for Change, 1984
Whimsically adopting the first-person viewpoint of a robot, this article describes a four-phase program integrating robotics into the school curriculum in Coffeyville, Kansas: (1) Awareness, (2) Simple Programming, (3) Advanced Programming, and (4) Application of Robotics in Society. (TE)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Innovation, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Blaesi, LaVon; Maness, Marion – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Provides background information on robotics and robots, considering impact of robots on the workplace and concerns of the work force. Discusses incorporating robotics into the educational system at all levels, exploring industry-education partnerships to fund introduction of new technology into the curriculum. New funding sources and funding…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Download full textPresperin, Jessica J., Ed. – 1990
This proceedings document contains approximately 250 papers and posters presented at a conference on the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Individual sessions included the following topics: augmentative and alternative communication, personal transportation, technology transfer, service delivery and public policy, computer…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Aging (Individuals), Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
McGinty, Tony – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the basic design and special features of robotic dialing systems that are programmed to make calls to parents of truant students and presents detailed information on seven currently available self-dialing attendance systems. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attendance, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Costs
Presperin, Jessica J., Ed. – 1992
This proceedings document contains approximately 250 papers and posters presented at a conference on the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Individual sessions focused on the following topics: quantitative functional evaluation, upper limb and therapeutic stimulation, human-computer interface developments, information…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Accessibility (for Disabled), Aging (Individuals), Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Presperin, Jessica J., Ed. – 1991
This proceedings document contains approximately 150 papers and 50 poster sessions presented at a conference on the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technology. Individual sessions focused on the following topics: gerontology, robotics, technology transfer, sensory aids, computer applications, information dissemination, service delivery…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
RESNA: Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology, Washington, DC. – 1988
These proceedings were composed of 290 papers, submitted by 700 authors from 15 countries, in the field of rehabilitation engineering and technology. Of the 290 papers, 13 are written in French. Papers are generally two to four pages in length, and are organized within the following areas of rehabilitation technology: service delivery practice (15…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs
Redden, Martha Ross, Ed.; Stern, Virginia W., Ed. – 1983
This book is based upon group participation and presentations given at three regional workshops on science and technology for the handicapped. The first workshop focused on issues in technology for daily living. Papers presented examined such areas as daily living technology for the disabled, psychological aspects of rehabilitation engineering,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Daily Living Skills
Slesnick, Twila – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Describes how three different levels of students interacted with three different commercially available robots. Considers the educational value of these devices and provides a list of seven robots (indicating their source, computer compatibility, language, current cost, capabilities, and options). (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Innovation
