RE: LOGO-L> specific ideas for classrm use

[RAY CATZEL <learn@computerpals.on.ca>]

MicroWorlds has a perfect substitute for the single key procedure:   the 
Button.  The student requires mouse manipulation skill to click on the button, 
but that is no problem for most young kids.  The added advantage is that the 
button (single key instruction) displays the command which is learnt by 
repetitive use.

-----Original Message-----
From:	John St. Clair [SMTP:jstclair@cyberg8t.com]
Sent:	Friday, August 15, 1997 1:01 AM
To:	Jim Muller
Cc:	Marian B Rosen; Hudsoc; 'logo discussion'
Subject:	Re: LOGO-L> specific ideas for classrm use

At 8:32 AM -0500 8/14/97, Jim Muller wrote:
>
>Over the years, there has been pros and cons about the use of single-key
>procedures. I can only comment on our experience and that of those
>who used "Logo Island Adventures," the kindergarten curriculum we developed
>based on The Toddler's Turtle.
>
>What's your feeling about single-key procedures?
>
>Regards...Jim

When I taught kindergarten and first grade, I used a single-key procedure
that I wrote to fit the needs of my classroom.  The students created some
fantastic graphics and really enjoyed using the computer.  Unfortunately,
nobody in my school district used Logo besides me, so there was no
carryover after they left my classroom.  I would probably still use a
single-key procedure for kindergarten and beginning first grade.

-John

John St. Clair		     Board of Directors - Global SchoolNet Foundation
Technology Teacher	     moderator schl-sig-logo and logo-l
Vina Danks Middle School
Ontario-Montclair School District
Ontario, California, USA


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