Summarizes latest programs and use of microcomputers and describes functional programs such as word processing, accounting, games, problem solving features, and many others. Discusses computer literacy for the school administrator, as compared to the teacher and student. (Author/AH)

Explains why principals must be knowledgeable about microcomputers and describes a workshop put on at the University of Mississippi aimed at increasing "microliteracy." (Author/JM)

Presents strategies for teaching computer skills at a distance. Explains the operation of the Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System interactive distance learning network and describes nine sample class activities. (SK)

Human resources executives (83 responses from 380) strongly recommended 11 and recommended 46 end-user skills for business graduates. Core skills included use of keyboard, mouse, microcomputer, and printer; Windows; Excel; and telecommunications functions (electronic mail, Internet, local area networks, downloading). Knowing one application of…

Surveyed students at Colorado State University about their self-determined ability to use technology. Responses of 2,102 college students (54% response rate) show the particular areas in which students had expertise (e-mail, reference, and games) and the areas in which they were not experienced, such as programming. (SLD)

Negative stereotypes of older adults' computer illiteracy are not supported by research. Their attitudes to computer use improve with experience and training, although studies show they need approximately twice as long to learn. Trainers should consider factors related to equipment, information, tasks, and individuals in designing computer…

A project to provide steel workers in North Wales with guidance about learning opportunities and to promote lifelong learning in the workplace focused on the development of basic information technology skills. (JOW)

Presents an approach to teaching computer literacy that will motivate students to learn and understand basic computer vocabulary, encourage student research activities, and provide opportunity for verbal presentation by students. (JOW)

Offers 10 considerations for reading teachers or supervisors who are presenting computer oriented workshops. (RAE)

A critique of a previously published article, which raised anthropological and sociological questions about computer literacy, asserts that only through more development and evaluation can the true effectiveness of computers in education be ascertained. A response to this critique asserts that research must also consider the role of popular…

The level of technology in the boardroom has not kept pace with what is available in district classrooms. Boards should gain electronic access to information, such as budget figures, and learn to use computer graphics (via laptop computers and wall screens) to make presentations of projects, policies, and school tax histories. The paper-shuffling…

According to a North Carolina survey, principals believe that all marketing graduates should be computer literate and that marketing courses are an effective way to integrate academic and vocational education. They feel that marketing teachers need to stay abreast of the business world and are interested in articulation, especially tech prep. (JOW)

Fifty-six older adults in Tasmania were interviewed about technology related to medical treatment, transportation, household appliances, banking, and computers. They were far less informed about computers; 34% overall and more than 50% of those over 60 were interested in learning more. (SK)

A survey of 62 business-communication students compared the attitudes of men and women about (1) the value of technology in making users more productive; (2) the impact of computers on people and their work environment; and (3) the relative comfort of men and women when using computers. Results indicated that women were more positive on all three…

Presents four reasons why business communication teachers should stick to their "core" business rather than teach computer technologies. Discusses teachers' role vis-a-vis computer technology. (SR)