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Waldrop, M. Mitchell – Science, 1985
Examines issues involving the use of on-line databases, magnetic and optical data storage, digital telecommunications, and microcomputers on college campuses. These issues include access to computers and computer networking, and educational uses of the computers. Examples of efforts at four universities are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Educational Trends, Higher Education
Slesnick, Twila – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Provides answers to nine myths about computers, including computers are invaluable for school and home use; programing experience means job security; teachers will develop their own software; computers make good teachers; computer experts will form an elite social class; and computers increase student achievement. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
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Moursund, David – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Discusses the role of computers in mathematics education, including their use (computer science) as a subject area and as a means of delivering instruction. Indicates that the computer challenge is here but the mathematics education system has yet to rise to the challenge. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Educational Trends
Charp, Sylvia – Technological Horizons in Education, 1982
Three eras of educational computer use may be identified: (1) 1960s--large mainframe use and beginning of time-sharing; (2) 1970s--microcomputer utilization and continuation of time-sharing; and (3) late 1970s to 1980s--microprocessor/microcomputer classroom use. Networking is trying to solve limitations of microcomputers for many instructional…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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Noble, Douglas – Teachers College Record, 1984
Computer literacy education has become popular in today's society. This article suggests that computer literacy is unimportant and discusses the enormous appeal of computer literacy despite its unimportance. This phenomenon is shown as an ideological campaign rather than as education. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Trends
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Waugh, Michael – Science Activities, 1982
Discusses mini/microcomputers in education including ways computers can be used in schools, computer literacy, positions for and against classroom use of computers, computers as agents of instruction (devices to deliver instruction), computers as objects of instruction (teaching about computers and computer programing), and including the author's…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Technology
McCullough, Earl S. – Engineering Education, 1985
A survey of computer education in engineering colleges was conducted in 1981 and the results reported in EJ 287 351. A follow-up survey conducted in 1984 asked many of the same questions to identify trends. Results of this survey with comparisons to the 1981 survey are presented and discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Trends
Bonner, Paul – Personal Computing, 1984
Discusses issues related to how students should use computers in schools. Indicates that using computers as tools leads to further experimentation and new discoveries and that skills learned in the computing process can be used to find innovative ways to solve new problems. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Trends
Grady, David – Personal Computing, 1982
Addresses various issues in educational computing, suggesting that the real crisis facing schools is not a software shortage but a hardware crunch accompanied by misconceptions about how computers can help children learn. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Demmon-Berger, Debbie; Hill, T. Susan – Updating School Board Policies, 1985
School systems, by and large, are hesitating in integrating new technology into the educational process. The new technology includes computers, telecommunications, electronic blackboards, interactive video for simulations, editing devices, and the new optical storage disk, the CD/ROM. Many believe the new technology can help to address such…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Educational Trends
Education Turnkey Systems, Inc., Falls Church, VA. – 1983
One of four reports designed to assess the current state of new technologies, the document reviews the status of microcomputers in regular and special education now and for the next five years. Briefly discussed are components, software, and prices of microcomputers. Next addressed are general educational usage for instructional and administrative…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Deck, Linton – Educational Computer, 1984
Discusses teacher objections to use of computer technology in schools as well as its possible effects on children and society. A proposal is presented for national action in regard to use of computer technology in schools which encompasses funding, teacher training, and hardware and software acquisition. (MBR)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Educational Trends
Simon, John J., Ed. – Information Technology Quarterly, 1985
This article provides a historical survey of computing in academe from scientific- and engineering-oriented batch computing through contemporary student use of personal computers in a wide range of disciplines. The transition from batch-style, through timesharing, to distributed computing using stand-alone microcomputers in conjunction with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers
Collis, Betty – 1990
This document provides: (1) a synthesis of more than 180 research studies cited in the "Research Windows" column that appeared in "The Computing Teacher" journal between 1985 and 1989, and (2) reprints of the columns themselves. In the synthesis section the studies are grouped into five general categories with various subheadings containing…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Lipson, Joseph I. – 1984
This monograph provides a vision of the future for vocational educators in a position to improve programs, such as teachers and administrators of local educational agencies and state leaders who set priorities in educational agencies. The monograph addresses nationwide technological concerns of the computer, image storage and creation, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction