This trend resulted in many individual organizations beginning to write operating systems and applications for desktop computers. ... The Microsoft operating system, Disk Operating System (DOS), was designed for IBM compatible systems to run simple applications such as word processing and simple spread sheets. ... In those early days, computers were able to perform limited academic tasks such as word processing, along with some entertainment applications such as games. ... High schools began to teach simple programming skills and other computer applications to students as part of the academ...

• Word Count: 2100
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

(1948 Morehouse College) In my interpretation, this statement is the culmination of the ultimate goal of education in all societies and cultures. The differences lie in our specific philosophies or applications of educational philosophy, or in other words "an approach." ... I also realized that, unlike when I was in elementary school, the teacher seemed to cater to those students who weren't college bound as well as those who were. ... For this reason I have decided to keep this essay to remind me of all the of he expectations that I have ...

• Word Count: 1557
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School