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Horton, Forest Woody, Jr. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Information literacy, described as being beyond computer literacy (understanding of what computer hardware and software can do), is defined as raising level of awareness of individuals and enterprises to knowledge explosion and how machine-aided handling systems can help identify, access, and obtain data and documents needed for problem-solving…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Information Needs, Information Sources
Bitter, Gary; And Others – Curriculum Review, 1986
Argues that trends in upper elementary and higher education computer science programs should lead to programming as focus of high school computer curriculum, and reviews philosophies supporting teaching of programming. Advantages and disadvantages of using Pascal and other languages are discussed and compared. Teacher information sources on Pascal…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Educational Trends
Cook, Beth; Truett, Carol – Media and Methods, 1984
Discusses 13 roles or services proposed by Costa and Costa in "A Micro Handbook for Small Libraries and Media Centers" (1983) that media specialists should consider in relation to educational computing. Current applications of microcomputers by media specialists in a public school and a private school in Hawaii are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Allen, Judy Edwards; And Others – AEDS Monitor, 1986
Six articles on inequity in computer learning specifically address the dimensions of computer gender inequity, ways to successfully overcome inequity problems, strategy to heighten teacher awareness of computer inequity, and parental role in recognizing and overcoming gender equity imbalance. Resources and methods to aid equal access are…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Change, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Marlowe, Jean; And Others – 1986
Designed to provide useful information for middle school teachers and administrators involved in planning and implementing microcomputer programs in their schools, this focus paper begins with a brief discussion of the "who, what, when, where, and why" of microcomputers in the schools, followed by discussions of two types of relevant research: the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adolescent Development, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Ratcliff, James L. – 1984
Electronic networking is communication between two or more people that involves one or more telecommunications media. There is electronic networking software available for most computers, including IBM, Apple, and Radio Shack personal computers. Depending upon the sophistication of the hardware and software used, individuals and groups can…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Literacy, Electronic Equipment
Williams, Arthur E. – 1995
This paper discusses the need for students and faculty at small, under-funded academic libraries in rural areas, such as the University of Maine at Machias, to have Internet proficiency so they can access more sources of information. Small academic libraries in remote areas often lack the resources for students to conduct adequate research without…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
Australian Dept. of Employment, Education and Training, Canberra. – 1994
This magazine, which is designed for managers of Australian companies who are interested in raising their firms' productivity and meeting quality standards by developing a comprehensive approach to workplace communication, includes a variety of materials for and about improving communication within their organization. Most of the magazine is…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Communication Audits, Computer Literacy
Martorella, Peter H. – 1984
Six dimensions of computer literacy for social studies educators to address are discussed. In preparing social studies teachers for the 21st century, educators need to determine which aspects of computer literacy are essential to incorporate into teacher education. First, teachers must have knowledge of the basic sources of information, such as…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction