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Download full textCianelli, Arlene – 1995
The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC) found an increasing need to provide computer-aided instruction (CAI) as a component of its curriculum, in particular to help staff and volunteers become computer literate. GPLC staff designed and taught two 12-week introductory computer courses for up to 20 (10 each) literacy staff and volunteers.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedOkolo, Cynthia M. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1990
This study examined the effect of an introductory class on applications of computer-based technology, completed by nine special education majors. The course did not affect participants' attitudes toward computers or their ratings of instructional software programs but did enhance participants' self-perceived competence in using computers.…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Byers, Patricia Longwell – 1992
This practicum was designed to assist the personnel of a middle school in becoming aware of the potential educational benefits of computers and computer networks (specifically, local area networks, or LANs). An introductory presentation concerning the importance of technology in education was followed by 10 inservice training sessions. The classes…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
Coley, Richard; Cradler, John; Engel, Penelope K. – 1997
The purpose of this report is to provide a "snapshot" of the status of technology use in United States schools. The report focuses on the following: school access to technology; student use of computers; evaluating the impact of educational technology; connecting teachers and technology; assessing the content and quality of courseware;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cable Television, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Peer reviewedForsyth, Al, Jr., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Recommends two computer programs for elementary social studies use that help solve the problem of one-computer classrooms: Little Shoppers Kit, a store-in-the-classroom role play; and Choices, Choices, a two-part program concerning ethical questions relevant to students' experiences. Emphasizes cooperative learning, teacher as facilitator, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning
Rowe, Helga A. H.; And Others – 1993
This book is about learning and teaching with personal computers. It is aimed at teachers, student teachers, those responsible for pre-service and in-service teacher training, school administrators, and parents. The book is arranged in four sections. Part I includes two chapters providing a theoretical framework for learning and teaching with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
