Conference on Computer Education
MS. Eng. misc. b. 297/H.10
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Conference on Computer Education
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. b. 297/H.10
Summary
Conference held at Hatfield College of Technology, 30-31 May 1963.
Includes:
Prospectus, programme, list of participants, and correspondence.
Two-page manuscript note, transcript and revised typescript of Strachey's contribution 'What are the demands made by computer science on the educational systems'. This is a very interesting exposition by Strachey on the potential uses of computers, the importance of software vs. hardware, and the intellectual revolution brought about by the advent of computers.
Folder contains copies of papers presented by others (H.G. Ap Simon, D.W. Hooper, E.C. Clear Hill, W.G. Bickley, J. Crank, B.S. Walker, S. Gill, F.S. Ellis, M.M. Barritt).
Date
1963
Language
English
Physical extent
1 file
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Collection contents
Papers and correspondence of Christopher Strachey
Conferences and Visits
Conference on Computer Education
