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Kurshan, Barbara – 1986
This review of the literature begins by exploring the development of computer literacy as a discipline since its introduction in colleges and universities around 1965 and in economically privileged high schools around 1970. The impact of a conference sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Human Resources Research Organization in 1980 on…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Curriculum Development
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Singletary, Ted J. – Journal of Teacher Education, 1987
The development of rudimentary programing skills during preservice and inservice teacher education programs appears to have substantial personal, educational, and professional benefits for teachers. This paper argues for the inclusion of programing skills as part of the effort to reform the teacher education curriculum. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Courseware, Educational Change, Higher Education
Driscoll, Frank – MassCollegesOnLine, 1988
This paper explores three components of academic computing--programming, productivity tools, and computer-based education--by reviewing the past, evaluating the present, and considering the future possibilities of the field. It is suggested that the future growth of academic computing depends upon the resolution of a number of issues: (1)…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware
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Scheffler, Israel – Teachers College Record, 1986
Three suggestions for schools in the face of computerization are discussed. Educators should: (1) take a critical attitude; (2) raise questions of value, as well as of effectiveness; and (3) be alert to the transfer to education of computer language, and the constrictions that could result. (MT)
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Educational Change
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Cox, Kevin R.; Clark, David – Computers & Education, 1994
Explains how modern programming systems empower beginning college students taking computer literacy courses; provides suggestions for designing courses and on the selection of appropriate software; and gives examples of course content and of approaches to course development using the Visual Basic programming environment. (22 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Selection, Course Content
Baumlin, James S.; Cone, Dennis – 1985
Education courses in BASIC remain a foundation of teacher training for computer use. Such courses do little more than re-invent programming structures that are already available in such educational programming languages (EPLs) as PILOT and TEACH. While BASIC is the only general programming language that is both simple and powerful enough to enable…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Literacy, Course Content, Courseware
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Stephenson, Bette; deLandsheere, Gilbert – Peabody Journal of Education, 1985
Just as the communication and information processing abilities of the computer transform the processes of which it becomes a part, so does the computer transform the nature of education and the functions of teachers and schools. (MT)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Educational Change
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Collins, Dave; Bostock, Stephen J. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1993
Discusses the use of computer conferencing in education; addresses difficulties involved in conferencing software, including computer literacy, the communications technology, the conferencing interface, integration with other software, and limitations on access; and describes FICS (Friendly Interface to Conferencing System) that was developed at…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development
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Brady, H. Robert; Barth, James L. – Social Education, 1992
Discusses integration of computer-based technology into the social studies curriculum. Suggests that the developmental nature of computer integration into instruction makes quantitative hardware-based technology standards unworkable. Recommends the integration of computers into the curriculum in stages based on the degree of training of teachers…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Curriculum Development
Makrakis, Vasilios; Yuan-tu, Liu – Educational Technology, 1993
Discussion of computers and new information technology in developing countries focuses on China. Highlights include information technology as a tool for national development or as a tool for dependency; Chinese informatics policy; computers in Chinese secondary education; the development of educational software; teacher training; and computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Weller, Herman G.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discussion of hypermedia-based instruction (HBI) focuses on the effects of cognitive style on student achievement. The development of interactive software for eighth-grade students studying computer ethics is described; gender differences are examined; problems are identified; and information-accessing frequency is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1989
Identifies and discusses 10 overly optimistic claims for the use of computers in the classroom, and makes recommendations concerning each claim. Highlights include computer labs versus curriculum integration; the development of hardware versus software; the values of computer literacy; computer networking; computer education training; the use of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
Smallen, David L. – Academic Computing, 1989
Discussion of the instructional applications of computing focuses on integrating computers into the higher education curriculum. Topics discussed include the history of computers in education; computer literacy; and ways to improve instructional uses of computers, including appropriate recognition for faculty involvement and improving access,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Consortia, Courseware
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Blaschke, Charles L. – Education and Computing, 1987
Based upon testimony before the National Governor's Association Task Force on Technology, this article identifies important considerations that state education agencies should take into account in developing educational technology plans and strategies. Policy recommendations are given, including the creation of interstate consortia for software…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Consortia, Courseware
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Sakamoto, Takashi – Education and Computing, 1992
The introduction of informatics into the national school curriculum in Japan requires changes to educational policy, curricula, methods, facilities, etc. Although the basic functions of the school--i.e., to transmit the culture and to cultivate competencies that will allow a future society to develop--remain unchanged, new technologies change the…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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