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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
Baxter, Barbara C. – 1988
Before undertaking a computer-assisted composition class, several factors should be considered. First, there will be demands on the instructor to replan the entire course to include the effective use of computers; to teach fundamental word-processing skills in addition to writing skills; to develop enough knowledge of hardware and software to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Objectives, Instructional Innovation
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
Ediger, Marlow – 1982
The nine essays in this collection examine various issues regarding the utilization of computers in the school curriculum, including the selection of objectives, learning activities and appraisal procedures in curriculum development; providing for individual differences among learners; staff development; behaviorism as an emphasis for programmed…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Objectives
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
