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Peer reviewedLockheed, Marlaine – Educational Researcher, 1986
Presents a rationale for changing from the current emphasis of precollege computer courses on BASIC programming skills to a focus on teaching applications software skills. Reviews research regarding the quality of computer literacy courses. Discusses parallel cognitive and affective consequences of programming and applications software. Promotes…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills
Smith, James, Ed.; Moum, Glenda Schuster – 1982
Instructional uses of computers with primary through higher education students is the focus of this extensive collection of 61 papers. The papers are categorized by the subject areas of computer-based education, computer science, the computer as a tool in undergraduate education and beyond, computer services, engineering, mathematics, physics,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Vakos, Harry N. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes a ten step program used to implement computer education in the Rochester, Minnesota public schools. The ten steps are: (1) needs assessment; (2) statement of philosophy; (3) board policies; (4) administrative procedures; (5) learner goals; (6) instructional priorities; (7) equipment needs; (8) preparation of bid specifications; (9)…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Computer Science Education, Computers, Curriculum Development
