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Computer Literacy...Would Plato Understand?

Brown, Peggy, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1983

The uses of computers by colleges and universities are described, and some definitions of computer literacy are proposed. In addition, an essay, "Computing and Higher Education: The Revolution Is Through the Gates," by Robert G. Gillespie briefly considers the efforts colleges are making to explore the potential of the personal computer.…

Descriptors: College Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education

Liberal Education and Technology.

Brown, Peggy Ann, Ed. – Forum for Liberal Education, 1985

Projects at liberal arts colleges to help students understand technology, most of which were funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundations' New Liberal Arts Program, are described. Also included are John G. Truxal's essay, "Thoughts on Teaching Technology," which includes an illustration of technological problems/solutions posed by the pacemaker. The…

Descriptors: College Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Faculty Development