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PDF pending restorationGirard, Suzanne; Willing, Kathlene – 1983
Suitable for children from kindergarten to grade three, this dictionary is designed to introduce young children to computer terminology at a level that they will understand and find useful. It is also suitable for parents as a home resource, for library use, and as a handbook for teachers. The first sentence of each definition contains the kernel…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Definitions, Dictionaries
Download full textThompson, Cecelia; And Others – 1986
Written in simple language and designed in a large-print format, this short guide is aimed at teaching home economics teachers to use computers in their classrooms. The guide is organized in six sections. The first section covers the basics of computer equipment and explains how computers work while the second section outlines how to use…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Definitions
Moore, Tony – Primary English Notes (P.E.N.), 1984
The purpose of this focused newsletter is to give teachers who know little or nothing of computers some background on which to base further investigation and decisions. It begins by explaining what a computer is and defining such terms as software, hardware, memory, input/output devices, and disk drive. The newsletter then outlines four major uses…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware, Databases
Oliver, Marvin E. – 1983
This brief, non-technical narrative for teachers addresses the following questions: (1) What are computers? (2) How do they work? (3) What can they do? (4) Why should we care? (5) What do they have to do with reading instruction? and (6) What is the future of computers for teachers and students? Specific topics discussed include the development of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Programs
Computing Teacher, 1985
Defines computer literacy and describes a computer literacy course which stresses ethics, hardware, and disk operating systems throughout. Core units on keyboarding, word processing, graphics, database management, problem solving, algorithmic thinking, and programing are outlined, together with additional units on spreadsheets, simulations,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedTopping, Keith – Reading Online, 1997
This hypertext paper provides teachers and parents with a broad overview of electronic literacy (literacy activities which are delivered, supported, accessed, or assessed through computers or other electronic means) in school and home, and includes links and references which can be pursued for specific practical detail. Definitions of tests,…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Definitions, Distance Education, Electronic Text
Iwler, Irvin H.; Ferrero, Grace W. – 1984
A project was conducted to identify and collect software, hardware, and print materials to enable vocational teachers to use computers with handicapped students; to conduct a series of workshops emphasizing hands-on experiences with computer hardware and software; and to design a booklet describing research and resource materials for these…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques, Computer Literacy
