This report summarizes the development of a commercially available program in computational skills which makes extensive use of computer capabilities. The first section describes the organization, content, and cost of the materials, and the procedures for using them. The key personnel, and the organizational and funding sources are then named.…

THROUGH A REVIEW OF LITERATURE, STUDIES OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND VISITS TO JUNIOR COLLEGES IN WASHINGTON AND CALIFORNIA, GUIDELINES WERE DEVELOPED FOR DATA PROCESSING PROGRAMS IN THE LOS ANGELES JUNIOR COLLEGES. ACCORDING TO ONE STUDY, IN BUSINESS APPLICATIONS, 70 PERCENT OF EMPLOYEES HAD A.A. DEGREES OR LESS. IN SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS,…

Information to help art teachers set up a computer art station in their classroom is provided. Discussed are computer systems, input and output devices, and software. (RM)

Since the start of the early 1990s, an increasing number of people are interest in supporting the complex tasks of the curriculum development process with computer-based tools. "Curriculum development" refers to an intentional process or activity directed at (re)designing, developing, and implementing curricular interventions in schools, colleges,…

Intended for use by local school district staff, this manual provides step-by-step guidelines for planning and implementing the incorporation of computer-based instruction in the curriculum. Procedures involved in five phases of planning and implementation are outlined, covering: (1) preliminary planning, where schools should establish planning…

The New Technologies for ABE/GED (Adult Basic Education/General Educational Development) Classrooms project was conducted to determine the extent to which computer-related technologies are being used in ABE/GED classrooms throughout Pennsylvania and to develop and test methods/materials for integrating technology-based instruction into…