Describes an inventory of the minimum technical competencies faculty members believe students should possess to be successful in Web-based instruction based on faculty surveys. Results of student surveys indicated that faculty concerns were justified that students did not posses the required technical skills needed for successful achievement in…

This article describes the activities of the Continental Mathematics League, which offers a series of meets for children in grades 3 though 9. In addition, a Calculus League and a Computer Contest are offered. The league allows schools to participate by mail so that rural schools can participate. (CR)

This article outlines a series of skills needed by young children with disabilities to be prepared to effectively use computers later in life, and provides exercises to promote these skills. Skills emphasized include: decision-making, cause-and-effect thinking, muscle control, and directional and sequencing skills. (PB)

The University of Maryland Dental School used resource sharing to minimize the cost of establishing and operating a microcomputer laboratory while developing students' computer literacy. (MSE)

Argues against the fractured view of literacy as a set of unrelated skills, and suggests that thinking and writing about computers could provide a means for students to see literacy from a broad-based interdisciplinary perspective. Describes a graduate course designed to explore connections between computers and literacy. (KEH)

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)

Discussion of the introduction of technological improvements into an existing working environment highlights the acceptance of technological advances in administrative and academic computing. Teaching objectives are explained, and a series of workshops for training in computer awareness that gradually increase in difficulty (from Whitestick to…

Presents a survey of common and leading-edge computer use practices followed by municipal government personnel and the directors of 12 masters degree programs in public administration. Concludes by suggesting directions for future developments both in public agencies and in the academy. (GEA)

The Cornell University Distributed Accounting (CUDA) system is an attempt to provide departments a software tool for better managing their finances, creating microcomputer standards, creating a vehicle for better administrative microcomputer support, and insuring local systems are consistent with central computer systems. (Author/MLW)

The growth in information technology will bring to higher education hybrid forms of teaching and learning, a blurring of boundaries, different literacies, and changes in the way knowledge is constructed. Comparisons between the print and digital culture are made for the parameters of knowledge, teaching, collaboration, publication/authority,…

Analyzes three "myths" associated with senior managers who ignore new communication and information technologies. Discusses how managers can encourage their colleagues to become literate in technology through actively using and supplying technology in the organization. Describes the benefits of voice recognition in making computer…

Provides an overview of the educational system in Taiwan and describes the environment for learning computer technology using WEB Teaching Networks. Highlights include computer literacy requirements in ninth-grade classes; school structure and curricula, including after-school programs; the use of WEBs in the classroom; and future possibilities.…

Explains how modern programming systems empower beginning college students taking computer literacy courses; provides suggestions for designing courses and on the selection of appropriate software; and gives examples of course content and of approaches to course development using the Visual Basic programming environment. (22 references) (LRW)

Analysis of data from 244 of a sample of 350 Ohio secondary vocational teachers showed that 2 factors explained 44% of the variance in attitudes toward using microcomputers in inservice education: belief in the educational value of computers and confidence in their use. Inservice teacher education could be enhanced by reinforcing confidence and…

One way to develop administrators who are comfortable and innovative with technology is principal-to-principal training through fellow administrators who are using technology effectively. Support and encouragement of the district includes purchasing the needed hardware and ongoing staff development. (MLF)