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Ernst, Jeremy V.; Clark, Aaron C. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2012
In 2009, the North Carolina Virtual Public Schools worked with researchers at the William and Ida Friday Institute to produce and evaluate the use of game creation by secondary students as a means for learning content related to career awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, with particular emphasis in…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Technology, Vocational Education, Student Attitudes
Molnar, Andrew R. – 1978
Described is the current state of computer science education in this country. The information explosion in science and the shift in our economy from the production of industrial goods to a greater emphasis on science and knowledge-based industries has created a discontinuity in the nature of jobs and our educational needs. Computers are not a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computers
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Marvin, Carolyn; Winther, Mark – Journal of Communication, 1983
Explores the concept of computer literacy: in comparison with the early history of written literacy and in relation to what contemporary practitioners--users from education and industry--report about their computing experiences. Discusses implications for education and society. (PD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers