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Johnson, Jo Rykken – Educational Computer, 1981
Describes a teacher inservice program in computer literacy for elementary school teachers which, after two to three hours of inservice plus an equal amount of practice, should result in the teacher being able to operate the microcomputer. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Elementary School Teachers, Equipment Utilization, Inservice Teacher Education
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Ross, John A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Examines how students with weak computer-mediated communication (CMC) skills fare in CMC courses that require high levels of peer interaction. Subjects were 11 male and 4 female inservice teachers. Findings indicate that students' CMC skills had only a modest impact on their participation in the course; students with less developed skills…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Dynamics, Inservice Teacher Education
Cohen, Rochelle F.; Blackwell, Jacqueline – 1988
This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a computer literacy program for 4-year-old Head Start students and their teachers that was developed through the efforts of the Indianapolis Head Start program, the Children's Museum, and the Indiana University School of Education. The report covers: (1) the objectives of the program; (2) a…
Descriptors: Child Development, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Inservice Teacher Education
Sutphin, Dean – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Offers suggestions and a model for implementing an inservice program for teachers on the instructional applications of microcomputers. Reviews the guiding principles of the model and identifies the conceptual understandings, technical skills, and application skills needed by educators for educational computing. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
McNamara, Suzannah; Pedigo, Michelle L. – 1995
This study was designed to develop a practical, effective model of computer training for classroom teachers. The hypothesis was that a model of computer training which is highly individualized, provides hands-on learning, and occurs in stages would be successful in increasing the skill and comfort level of teachers. The study occurred in an…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computers
Lacina, Lorna J. – 1984
Questionnaires were sent to 97 computer coordinators in school districts in Texas and 59 program directors in colleges of education throughout the United States to determine: (1) the computer knowledge and skills that school district computer coordinators perceive to be needed by classroom teachers; (2) the computer knowledge and skills that…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Literacy, Data Interpretation, Elementary School Teachers
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Fisher, Mercedes M. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1998
Identifies in-service teacher recommendations for incorporating 11 technology competencies into K-12 education, based on responses of 287 teachers. Charts the responses by elementary, middle and high school teachers. Analysis of the data provides insight into which technology competencies should take priority in instructional design. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Competence, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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Donlevy, James G.; Donlevy, Tia Rice – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1995
Discusses the importance of a school's infrastructure, equipment and software acquisitions, and the need for staff training and inservice workshops targeted toward helping teachers develop skills in technology applications. Considers the significance of the Internet and the changing role of the teacher. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development
Ayersman, David J.; And Others – 1996
This paper describes the creation of a computer competency requirement at Mary Washington College (Virginia). The goal of the The goal of the requirement is to ensure that students acquire meaningful skills with technology, and that faculty increase their technological proficiency. The plan was developed based on a review of literature on other…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Wepner, Shelley B. – 1986
A survey was conducted to determine the status of computer inservice training and computer usage among northern New Jersey educators. Approximately 500 questionnaires were distributed to teachers enrolled in a graduate educational leadership program to assess their previous computer usage, computer usage in schools, and perceived computer…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Teachers
Vergara, Hernando – 1995
Kindergarten teachers are not receiving instruction in computer literacy, and the kindergarten curriculum does not include instruction in use of computers. A practicum project addressed the problem of bilingual (Spanish-English) kindergarten teachers who did not know how to use computer word processing programs. Major goals of the project were to…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Richardson, Laura A. – 1999
The problem addressed in this practicum was that most teachers at the author's middle school were not fully using the school's network resources in their day-to-day classroom activities, in spite of district technology initiatives. The goal of the practicum was to empower a cadre of representative mentor teachers to fully utilize the school…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Class Activities, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication