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Peterson, Franklynn; K-Turkel, Judi – Principal, 1983
One training center overcomes "computerphobia" by using people-oriented trainers working one on one with the computer. People need to learn to be boss of their computers. Recommendations include: giving the computer a "dumb" name, and reading the manual every three months. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Guides, Institutes (Training Programs)
Closen, John P. – Principal, 1987
When John Closen became principal of Rogers Elementary School he found three computers, a speech synthesizer, printer, and software and began the computerization of the school. Two years later the school is dramatically transformed. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary Education
Principal, 1989
IBM recently released the results of a national survey of classroom teachers' attitudes toward computer technology in the schools. Findings are presented of the survey which was conducted by telephone interviews with 1,100 randomly selected teachers in July 1989. (SI)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Pogrow, Stanley – Principal, 1986
Outlines the principal areas in which computers have the potential for improving learning. These include: math remediation, vocabulary and language arts, enriching learning opportunities, helping the handicapped, and computer literacy. Includes discussion of areas to consider when planning basic computer programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computers, Disabilities
McCorduck, Pamela; Russell, Avery – Principal, 1986
Reports on a cross-country study of computers in education. Discusses software problems, program quality, pressures on schools to use computers in the classroom, the purpose of computer literacy, practical applications, and computers in higher education. Encourages schools to make more effective use of computers, despite various obstacles. (IW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software