Five activities suitable for upper grades are provided. They include programs to create polygons (Logo), determine where text is placed on screen (Apple Pascal), and draw a working clock (Logo). Other activities focus on command statements and creating a quiz. (JN)

Compared studies on acceptance of differing nationalities and cyberphobia (fear of computers), suggesting that distance engenders admiration. Attitudes of 450 public school educators were measured using an adaptation of the Bogardus social-distance technique. Results also indicate the validity of the procedure in assessing attitudes toward…

Presented are four teaching activities for early grades, including one using the Atari PILOT "fill" command. Includes an article ("The Human Computer") by Andy Van Duyne suggesting a role-playing activity designed to illustrate programing techniques and terms. (JN)

Calls for greater emphasis on knowledge of computers and other electronic devices in order to prepare students for the rapidly developing technological changes in society. (JY)

The history of computer use in education as a problem solving tool is briefly traced; suggestions are made for teacher training in the computer sciences. (DT)

Shows how the student is introduced to the use and language of the computer; programmed texts are used in conjunction with the computer, which tests student's understanding of what has been taught. (Editor)

Recommends that a special course in educational data processing be offered by university departments of education. A course description for this teacher training program, suggested textbooks, and class projects are included. (MK)

Describes four one-term computer engineering courses conveying to the student an overall understanding of hardware, software, logic, computer systems and broad scope of computer technology. (IR)

A brief outline of computer systems and computer center management for colleges of various sizes. (RA)

A descriptive overview of computers in education is given, with the computer as an object of and for instruction. A diagram modeling the various uses is included. (MNS)

The most common approach to computer education is the computer literacy model which suggests that students need some basic familiarity with computers to compete in the job market or to become informed citizens. Discusses why this model for computer education should be rejected by professional educators. (JN)