A discussion on who should teach computer literacy in academe is presented. Computer science can be described as an experimental science with the computer as the laboratory but computer science is an interdisciplinary area. Defining a computer scientist is difficult. (MLW)

Six practical computer-oriented classroom activities are presented. They include making cryptograms using the search-and-replace function of word processors, making a frame for a Logo picture, examining Atari POKE commands, and comparing equivalent commands on different microcomputers. Also indicates the usefulness of marking on monitors with…

Intelligent relationships with people are among the goals for tomorrow's computers. Knowledge-based systems used and being developed to achieve these goals are discussed. Automatic learning, producing inferences, parallelism, program languages, friendly machines, computer vision, and biomodels are among the topics considered. (JN)

A list of computer competencies developed by Houston Independent School District's Department of Technology is provided as a framework for training teachers in instructional applications of computers. (MJL)

This paper describes a mathematics and technology program for northern Nevada middle school girls. The purpose of the research is to investigate the impact of an intensive, single-sex, out-of-school program on middle school girls' attitudes and perceived abilities in mathematics and technology. To date the program consists of a one-week,…

Computer Science and related majors have seen a decrease in enrollment across the country in recent years. While there are several theories behind why this may be the case, as educators in many areas of computing and information technology, this is a trend we should attempt to reverse. While it is true that many children are "computer literate",…

The number of students enrolling in computer science programs is decreasing. The number of women enrolling in computer science is also decreasing. What isn't decreasing, however, is the need by companies for their employees to enter the workforce with computer knowledge. In answer to these decreasing numbers and increasing demands, computer…

A television-telephone-computer system was used to teach approximately a hundred teachers about computers in 8 TV lessons. Additional study materials were available to some groups through the system. The subjects did learn about computers, were able to use the system, and rated the system favorably as a pedagogical tool. While technically…

Article discusses the utilization of the computer to enable the teacher to supply alternative activities for the student. (Author)

Training Technology is a supplement to Educational Technology. (AG)

A comprehensive article that discusses recent developments in the computer field, the use of computers in the classroom, and the development of a computer science curriculum for the secondary school. Costs of computers are discussed, and the need for qualified computer science teachers is stressed. Descriptions of computer science programs at…

A test of the hypothesis that writing and using computer programs related to selected mathematical content positively affects performance on those topics. Results particularly support the hypothesis. (MM)

Discusses the desirability of locating a State or city information retrieval system at the university for joint use by online government agencies, top policymakers for budgeting and planning, and university scholars for their own or State contracted research. (Author)