The instructional materials included in this document are designed to introduce students to the Apple IIe computer and to the word processing and database portions of the AppleWorks program. The materials are intended for small groups of students, each of whom has use of a computer during class and for short periods between classes. The course…

Pansophism, invented by the philosopher John Amos Comenius in the mid-1600s, is a system of education for all people to be made knowledgeable about the world, able to judge its events for themselves, and able otherwise to generate and sustain the conditions of progress. In developing this system of education, Comenius combined his first treatises…

In response to the growing role of computers in education and the consequent need for computer literacy, this glossary of computer terminology has been developed to assist those responsible for making decisions regarding the use or purchase of either computer hardware or software. The glossary provides several hundred definitions of technical…

This paper asserts that the computer has become an integral part of communication within the world culture and that it has tremendous utility for the counseling profession. Counselor educators are encouraged to incorporate computer competence into their curriculum. This report is divided into four parts. First, there is a brief discussion of the…

The advantages of teaching computer literacy to learning disabled adolescents are discussed in the context of a private school program. It is emphasized that the use of computers is helpful in teaching metacognitive skills, requiring learning disabled students to be logical and sequential, analyze, self-question, and monitor their own learning.…

The authors state that the need to define functional computer literacy is likely to be an ongoing one. They discuss computer literacy skills, barriers to universal application, comprehension skills, and mastery of the operating system. (CT)

Reports a study to determine whether students acquiring information from videotapes would score as high on a competence test of computer literacy material as students acquiring the same information via lectures. Indicates no significant difference, but notes that students saw no usefulness for the material, regardless of presentation method. (JK)

Describes possible futures for the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Discusses expert and hypertext systems, as well as possible uses for these technologies. Proposes formation of a "master system" combining these technologies that would encourage a significant increase in human skills and self-worth. (CH)

Discusses the second session of a Vassar College workshop on computers and the humanities which focused on how to teach computing to humanists. Arguing for a holistic approach, the author outlines the material to be taught and how to teach it. Emphasizes ample hands-on training, and instruction in general computer principles not the specifics of…

The author describes students' and lecturers' reactions to a five-day residential course for older adults. The course was designed to develop competence at word processing and familiarity with other computer applications. (CH)

Appropriate ways to use computers in elementary schools are discussed, as are inappropriate uses. Ways parents have assisted educators in thinking about how computers are used are presented as examples. (MT)

Discusses participant characteristics, course content, teaching strategies, and follow-up activities of two inservice teacher computer training programs responsive to needs of beginners (providing basic skills to teachers with no familiarity and computer anxiety) and advanced users (dealing with issues of systematic classroom integration of…

Computer literacy and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are discussed in relation to professional education in rehabilitation counseling. Current applications of CAI in professional education in various disciplines are reviewed, and potential applications in rehabilitation counseling curricula are discussed. (Author/BL)

Dr. Michael Hoban responds to questions concerning the role and future of computers and microcomputers in education, the design of computer education, computer software, and faculty development. (DMM)

Presents a conceptual outline for incorporating the subject of computers into a home economics program, through such topics as consumer education, family living, privacy, and decision making. (SK)