A study investigated the effect of microcomputer-assisted instruction on the acquisition of computer literacy by 86 fifth-grade students. Results indicate that the use of microcomputer-assisted instruction significantly improved the computer literacy of the students. (Authors/CJ)

The basic principles of computing are explained and a discussion of how a computer performs its "logical" functions is presented. A dictionary of some computer terms is provided. (MLW)

Health educators of the 1990s must possess microcomputer literacy as an entry level skill, since they will use microcomputers in almost all facets of education and management. Sixteen projected uses for microcomputers are listed, and a health education graduate program at Indiana University is described. (JMK)

Discusses a four-point plan for setting up computer literacy programs for teachers and students. Plan focuses on involving existing education agencies; providing leadership; designing a teacher training program; and providing a feeling of belonging, security, and success for staff members. (JN)

Describes the computer literacy program at Vassar College. Included are discussions of the computer literacy program core course, literacy program follow-up courses, types of projects in which computers were used, role of the program coordinator, as well as comments on future endeavors (such as grant support for faculty/student computer…

Discusses the current microcomputer revolution, focusing on issues related to equal accessibility to the vast array of information technologies that are currently transforming our society. A comparison of schools which have and do not have microcomputers is included. (JN)

Discusses the impact of microcomputer use on curriculum and instruction in the Hinsdale school district in Illinois during the first year of use. Data from teachers and administrators were gathered by means of questionnaires and interviews. (JJD)

Computers and humans use similar methods to process information. Advantages of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) include individual instruction, immediate positive reinforcement, high motivation, consistency, and organized instruction. Disadvantages of CAI include inadequate instructional programs, time needed to develop software,…

Ahl's questions about computers are investigated to determine if items could be used as scale to measure student beliefs about computers. Based on results of two samples--31 college students majoring in computer science and 109 students taking biology course--a 17-item scale was developed. Eight references are listed. (EJS)

The computer can be used in schools to assist instruction and as the object of computer literacy education. Strategies for introducing computers into the schools of developing countries are presented. (AM)

Describes activities to foster computer literacy at Lyons Township High School (Illinois). Goals include computer literacy to be attained by all, computer competency for many in the problem-solving disciplines, and computer specialization for those interested in the computer per se. (Author/JN)

Recounts the establishment of a computer literacy program in the Phoenixville Area (Pennsylvania) School District. Describes the newly created computer coordinator position and emphasizes the coordinator's role in obtaining faculty participation and support through the provision of hands-on computer experience. (PGD)

Describes the implementation of a computer literacy program in the Lyons Township High School in Illinois. Program costs are discussed and an implementation schedule is provided. (JJD)

A teacher's description of how the microcomputer was integrated into her school, first in programming courses and later into other curriculum areas. (Author/JM)

It is noted computer literacy is being placed within school curricula even when the general movement in education seems to be back to basics. The situation in Foothills Elementary School in Monterey, California is detailed. Economics is seen as the main issue that limits immediate expansion of computers in schools. (MP)