Author Description

If you have recently bought an Electron computer are are looking for useful learning programs then this is the book for you. Teachers and parents will find it provides a source of programs in a variety of subjects. Aimed primarily at younger children these programs show how the various features of the Electron computer can be used to their best advantage. Using a structured approach the programs are developed in a modular fashion and can be freely adapted to suit a variety of educational needs. Although a knowledge of BASIC is not essential using this book will encourage you to develop programming skills in novel and interesting ways. Both authors have helped to introduce computers to schools in Hampshire. Patrick Hall is Deputy Head Teacher of a junior school in Hampshire. He has run in-service courses for teachers in computing. John Scriven has taught in both primary and secondary schools for several years as well as lecturing in computing. He is a regular contributor to Popular Computing Weekly.