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Jay, Tim – Electronic Learning, 1983
Before inservice teacher education programs in computer literacy begin, organizers should consider main objectives, who should become involved, and how much hardware should be purchased and utilized. Tips for running a better workshop and Part I of an eight-part staff development series workshop for computer literacy, including hand-outs, are…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Download full textClements, Douglas H. – 1982
Arguments for the inclusion of computers in the schools and guidelines for the effective use of computers in educational settings introduce this outline of a college course designed to train students and teachers to successfully utilize microcomputers in prekindergarten through third-grade classrooms. The argument is made that, since computers are…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives
Swenson, Carl – Computing Teacher, 1984
Presents three tenets for a computer course that blends a skills course centered on programing language and its uses and an awareness course focusing on computer literacy. The tenets suggest focusing on well-established aspects of computing, emphasizing concepts, and centering on computer applications. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Concept Teaching, Course Objectives
Murray, David R. – 1984
This paper proposes a two-part, basic computer literacy program for university faculty, staff, and students with no prior exposure to computers. The program described would introduce basic computer concepts and computing center service programs and resources; provide fundamental preparation for other computer courses; and orient faculty towards…
Descriptors: Budgets, College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs
Self, Charles C. – 1983
A position is put forth on the appropriate content of a computer literacy course and the role of computer literacy in the community college. First, various definitions of computer literacy are examined, including the programming, computer awareness, and comprehensive approaches. Next, five essential components of a computer literacy course are…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Role, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Oregon Univ., Eugene. Center for Advanced Technology in Education. – 1984
The 13 conference presentations in this proceedings are arranged by general and special interest sessions and listed within each session in the order in which they were presented. These papers are: (1) "Key Issues for the Near Future" (David Moursund); (2) "Educating with Computers: Insights from Cognitive Psychology (and Video Games)" (Morton Ann…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Objectives
