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Priest, Simon; Jackson, Lowell – Camping Magazine, 1988
Explains types of computers, components of the computer, and basic computing terminology. Reviews 12 types of software packages. Suggests uses for the computer in a camp setting. (CS)
Descriptors: Camping, Computer Games, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Peters, Judy; Smith, Richard A. – American School and University, 1984
A list of computer competencies developed by Houston Independent School District's Department of Technology is provided as a framework for training teachers in instructional applications of computers. (MJL)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education
Download full textDependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1982
This manual, which describes the Department of Defense Dependent Schools' educational computing program, briefly identifies and explains the potential uses of computer technology and provides direction for the development of computer utilization among elementary and secondary schools throughout the geographically dispersed system. The first two…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedFriedman, Daniel – Journal of Teacher Education, 1983
Educational computing refers to a new interdisciplinary area of study combining the fields of teacher education and computer science education. Courses and curricula appropriate for educational computing at the undergraduate and masters-degree levels are described, along with an exemplary program at Iona College in New York. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Education Courses
Bristol Public Schools, CT. – 1983
This district plan for a computer education program contains objectives for grades K-8, course descriptions for grades 9-12, descriptions of three special programs, and data related to computer inventories and budgets. Accompanying the K-8 objectives, which are listed separately for each grade level, are activities/procedures and methods of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Kimmelman, Paul – Updating School Board Policies, 1985
The computer phenomenon has made rapid inroads into school curricula, often without proper board guidance or approval. Accordingly, this pamphlet discusses why and how computer education should be provided in schools and sets forth guidelines for school board policy regarding computers. An umbrella policy is proposed, defining "computer literacy"…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Boards of Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1988
This manual was developed for use as a "how to" training device and provides a step-by-step introduction to using AppleWorks in the database mode. Instructions are given to prepare the original database with the headings of the user's choice. Inserting information records in the new database is covered, along with changing the layout of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Parisi, Lynn – 1984
The issue of equal access to and use of computers by boys and girls is reviewed and evaluated from the perspective of social studies content, skills, and goals. Material is arranged in four sections, each introduced by a topic question. The first section discusses the problem of sex equity in computer education. Results of four research studies…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
