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Moursund, David – 1983
This booklet is intended to acquaint educational policy-makers with some of the current roles and potential applications of computers in the curriculum, and to encourage them to initiate actions that will lead to proper and effective instructional use of computers in school systems. It is organized as a series of questions and answers designed to…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computers
Moursund, David – 1982
In three parts, this booklet provides elementary teachers with definitions of essential computer terminology and examines instructional uses of computers and computer-related activities. Terms defined are computer, interactive computing, computer hardware, computer software, and programming languages. Part 2 explores the main categories of the…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
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Yoder, Sharon; Moursund, David – Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 1993
The article explores some of the history that has led to the current emphasis on teaching educators to use computer applications without teaching the underlying computer programing or computer science, arguing that all teachers should receive some instruction in computer science and computer programing. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Uses in Education
Moursund, David – 1983
Intended for elementary and secondary teachers and curriculum specialists, this booklet discusses and defines computer literacy as a functional knowledge of computers and their effects on students and the rest of society. It analyzes personal computing and the aspects of computers that have direct impact on students. Outlining computer-assisted…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Moursund, David – 1980
To help educational administrators and policymakers use computers effectively, this handbook provides an overview of computers and their role in education. Using a question-and-answer format, the author first defines computers, interactive computing, computer hardware and software, and programing languages. The same format is followed in the…
Descriptors: Administrators, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Moursund, David – 1982
Computers are changing the lives of millions of people, but schools are still not producing many computer literate students. Rapid improvements in hardware technology and major progress in the development of software have put computers within reach of everyone. Computer literacy must now be treated as a functional tool similar to reading, writing,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Moursund, David – 1993
This book provides teacher lesson plans that are designed to help teachers of computer literacy courses make appropriate use of instructional materials. It is designed to help inservice teachers with the day-to-day challenge of assisting a wide range of students in becoming more computer literate. In addition, the book is useful for educators who…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Moursund, David – 1985
This document contains materials and suggested activities for use in a 5-day workshop on leadership development for instructional computer coordinators, computer education teachers, workshop leaders, teachers of teachers, and other people who play a leadership role in the workshop format in small group discussions, together with sharing and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Moursund, David – 1983
Designed to help elementary and middle school teachers increase their level of computer-education literacy, this book discusses the capabilities, limitations, applications, and possible impact of computers in education. Chapter 1 briefly defines what a computer is and explains the book's goals and applications. Chapter 2 provides a technical…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Calculators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy