This paper explores the evolving landscape of informatics education in European primary and secondary schools, analysing academic and grey literature to define the state of play and open questions related to 'high-quality informatics education'. It underlines the strategic importance of promoting high-quality informatics education to prepare…

Context: Introducing Computer Science (CS) into formal education can be challenging, notably when considering the numerous stakeholders involved which include the students, teachers, schools, and policy makers. We believe these perspectives should be considered conjointly, which is possible within Research Practice Partnerships (RPPs). RPPs look…

In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. "Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education" is a critical scholarly resource…

Described is the computer science program at the Harbin Shipbuilding Institute in Harbin, China. Required courses are listed, facilities are described, and observations are provided. (MNS)

Courses for a computer technology program are listed. Hardware purchases necessary to use a mainframe computer in a single-user environment in a computer organization course is described, and sample runs from three programs are included. (MNS)

Some computer education goals, such as computer-assisted instruction, are very expensive and difficult to meet. Programing, computer literacy, and word processing are less expensive computer education areas, and programs are easier to implement. (PGD)

Discusses the approach taken to computer science education by the Lincoln Public School district in Nebraska. Reviews the curricular emphasis and offerings for the different grade levels in the system. Advocates an integrated approach in computer instruction for a K-12 curriculum. (ML)

Examines issues and trends (1960-1990) related to the instructional uses of computers. Major emphasis is given to a teacher education program that included experience with children, discussion among professionals, hands-on experiences, extensive examination of software, and curriculum development opportunities. (JN)

To ensure that students under its jurisdiction would be prepared for and comfortable with a rapidly changing, high-technology society, the South Gibson School Corporation (Indiana) decided in 1982 to introduce microcomputers in its one high school and three community schools. The implementation and encouraging results of this project are…

The recommendations of the Commonwealth Schools Commission's National Advisory Committee on Computers in Schools are summarized. They are classified in terms of curriculum development, professional development, support services, software and courseware, hardware, and organization. (MNS)

This guidebook provides the elements of curriculum that will help educators prepare students for careers in the field of information technology (IT). The introduction addresses national context, skill standards development, and educational response to the skills gap. The high school core IT curriculum is then presented, including: (1) project…

In the 1970s, the Federal Republic of Germany embarked on a national program of using computers in education. Examines the impact of implementing the program, focusing on: results of curriculum development efforts; programing and teacher training; and computing related to vocational education. (JN)

A University of Maryland School of Pharmacy two-credit elective course which is designed to meet the needs of its students with respect to knowledge of computers and their uses in pharmacy is described. Competencies for the course and steps in evaluating and selecting computer systems are provided. (Author/MLW)

This curriculum was developed for Job Corps Centers to introduce the principles of information technology. The goal was to make it flexible but comprehensive, and a variety of teaching strategies related to real-life situations in different types of businesses that students might face in a work environment were incorporated. Each module consists…

This analysis of a research and development program conducted in the Brighton Polytechnic Department of Librarianship between 1975 and 1980 to explore the use of computer-related education in all areas of the librarianship curriculum focuses on the use of computer-based teaching packages integrated into the core curriculum, the nature and content…