Looks at the place of computers in society and proposes a desirable format for a course in computer studies. (Author)

Discusses philosophy, facts, and opinions regarding the definition of computer literacy; presents suggested computer literacy course content; and recommends delivery systems or methodologies that can be used for instructional purposes. (Author)

Discusses a variety of issues concerning the introductory course in computer methods in the business curriculum. Among the topics discussed are the nature of the students, the choice of programming language, the choice of online or batch environments, and the approach to instruction taken. (Author/IRT)

Computer science education for the liberal arts student has both a practical value (creating an intelligent consumer) and an appreciative value (teaching algorithmic thinking). A computer literacy course can be structured to harmonize with the aims of liberal education. (SK)

Analyzes a teacher training course taught for two subsequent years in Italy in which students investigate how computers can be used as tools to improve the learning process. The course topics examined, working method adopted, and results obtained are discussed, and suggestions are made for training present and future teachers. (Author/MBR)

Describes the phases of a data processing project used to help computer science students become better writers. (FL)

Offers reasons why microelectronics and computing should be combined and offered as a specialized course, different from both physics and mathematics. Includes course content and discusses subject combinations within school science and technology departments. (Author/SK)

A series of articles about the state of business education, which (1) appeals to business educators to be responsible for computer education; (2) focuses on the role of business education in preparing teachers of machine dictation and transcription; (3) suggests ways to revitalize the curriculum; and (4) challenges teacher educators to return to…

Suggests prerequisites for and content of a secondary data processing program to include computer hardware and software for specific vocational training. Presents two sets of guidelines, with academic preparation and with work experience, for business teacher data processing certification based on an analysis of existing standards. (MF)

This paper discusses computers and their potential role in education. The term "byte" is first explained, to emphasize the idea that the use of computers should be implemented one "byte" or step at a time. The reasons for this approach are then outlined. Potential applications in computer usage in educational administration are suggested, computer…

A position is put forth on the appropriate content of a computer literacy course and the role of computer literacy in the community college. First, various definitions of computer literacy are examined, including the programming, computer awareness, and comprehensive approaches. Next, five essential components of a computer literacy course are…