Discusses how computer literacy objectives were determined for the 269 K-12 Department of Defense Dependent Schools, two years ahead of schedule. Also notes how these student objectives were implemented. (JN)

Discusses the impact of the computer age on American educational needs and goals, assessing the increasing use of computers and the need for improved software. Considers costs involved in providing more powerful computers to schools and calls for research to clarify knowledge underlying software interaction paradigms. (JM)

Reviews literature on instructional computing to delineate principles helpful in closing the gap between teaching and technology. Focuses on faculty development (including faculty role shift), program development (including major activities in systematic exploitation of communication technology), and institutional arrangements. (Author/JN)

The Computer Intensive Classroom project is described including its foundations, coalition, design, and project evaluation. Levels of computer literacy are highlighted. (CW)

Describes a computer-training needs assessment conducted in a manufacturing company which was performed by students in an industrial education course at the University of Minnesota. Provides suggestions for educators in providing computer training to the private sector. (TW)

Describes a master's degree program at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Discusses the development of the program, course offerings and graduate research opportunities. The program is designed to promote the use of computers as tools for education. (CW)