Childrens computer books in Computer Books

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In a follow-up to Mindstorms (selling over 135,000 copies in paperback), the pioneering scientist who created the programming language Logo used in hundreds of schools nationwide now discusses why the computer revolution has failed to revolutionize eduction. "Bold and adventurous".--New York Times.

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Protect your children from dangers that lurk on the Internet. Learn to identify the real threats--be they pedophiles, cyber-stalkers, hackers, spyware, viruses, or adware--and formulate an effective protection plan. Choose the best software for your needs and your budget from the book's independent review of firewalls, web filters, anti-virus products, and more. Plus, a companion Web site hosted by the author includes updated data and information. Get FREE eTrust EZ Antivirus Software for ONE YEAR with Purchase of This Book--a $29.95 USD value.

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Surveys the history of devices leading up to modern computer systems, from ancient celestial calculators and abacuses to punched card systems and the Univac.

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Why is software called soft? Why are computer chips so small? What are kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes? How do I get peanut butter out of my keyboard? This fun, informative guide provides the answers to these and dozens of other questions that kids (and their parents!) really want to know about computers. The CompuDudes "RM" radio show has been helping kids with computers since 1989. In Why Doesn't My Floppy Disk Flop? the CompuDudes "RM" reach even more kids with short, simple answers to their most-asked questions. Cartoon illustrations, screen shots, sidebars, and activities enliven the text.

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What are your kids' interests? Whether it's art, aviation, books, ciphers, Disney, history, inventions, magic, music, pen pals, religion, science, sports, or even television, NetMom Jean Armour Polly's got a Web site to keep then interested and help them learn.

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Surf's up in cyberspace! So grab your (key)board and catch the computer wave with this user-friendly, jam-packed guide and activity book. This totally updated edition of <I>Online Kids</I> will get you wired with complete information on the coolest sites online. Where else can you go to find the latest stats for all your favorite ballplayers, e-mail the president, travel to ancient civilizations, or get help with your science homework from a real scientist? From the NASA Shuttle Web to Walt Disney World, from the World Wide Web of Sports to the National Geographic Society, <I>Online Kids</I> tells you where it is and how to get there. It even ranks each site on a special Coolness Index! <p>You'll find step-by-step instructions for great online activities: <ul><li>Make a fun-filled science museum at home. <li>Create an up-to-date space shuttle mission log. <li>Put together a personalized birthday photo collage. <li>Design your own Web page. <li>And much, much more . . . <p><I>Online Kids</I> is also packed with expert advice on choosing the right online service, navigating the World Wide Web, sending e-mail, and keeping safe online.

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This examination of the role of technology in children's lives and education argues that computers don't help most children learn. Painting a compelling picture that the rush to use computers in schools has led to one of the most expensive and least helpful revolutions in the history of education, it argues that there is no evidence that using computers improves reading or writing skills, that the technology used in schools is used poorly because of lack of teacher training, and that indirect costs to children, in the form of reduced art, music, and physical education programs, inhibit their natural development.

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In this book, the author presents a new vision of learning through design and production, and describes computer programming as a source of a learning and design power. As means of studying this extended notion of children's programming, the author implemented "Instructional Software Design Projects" to explore the learning that takes place when students develop complete mathematical software products designed for other students in their school. The results demonstrate that the young designers learned not only about mathematics (fractions) and programming (Logo), but also about design and user interfaces, as well as representational, pedagogical, and communicational issues.

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Provides information on incorporating the Web into an educational curriculum and includes important safety tips regarding children online.

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This friendly and accessible guide leads teachers and students through the creation of a school Web site, providing a hands-on project and learning experience for both. Students learn to participate in the Web not only as surfers but also, more important, as authors and creators. The big picture is presented, including basic HTML, using a Web editor, standards, bandwidth, search engine placement, and animation. The details are fleshed out with simple, step-by-step directions, making this the ideal choice for beginners wishing to create a simple Web site and to gain a better understanding of the Web itself.

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