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Lichty, Donald; Laubacher, Marilyn R. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1983
The article describes a computer literacy program designed for tenth grade deaf students, with special focus on four aspects: learning to interact with computer programs, controlling and managing computer functions, applying utility programs, and learning a programing language. Basic resources on microcomputers, software, and related topics are…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Course Content, Deafness

Taffee, Stephen J.; Keogh, Andrew – Action in Teacher Education, 1984
Impediments to progress toward computer literacy in teacher education include (1) equating "technological literacy" with computer literacy; (2) relinquishing control to computer scientists or to a few education faculty; (3) separating hardware and software decisions; (4) unbridled enthusiasm; and (5) inability to provide appropriate experience for…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Educational Needs, Higher Education
Streibel, Michael J. – Computing Teacher, 1984
Describes the design of a BASIC computer program which enables students to learn BASIC in the context of top-down structured projects and discusses a specific example which uses a program to teach students about double-scripted variables and data structures. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Design, Microcomputers
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1984
Discusses the business of training employees to use microcomputers and describes the cost and several approaches to such training in corporations. These approaches include use of preprogramed tutorials provided by vendors, a minicourse including computer basics and hands-on experience for executives, and computer-assisted instruction for training…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs

Dimick, Barbara – Top of the News, 1983
Introduction of an Apple II Plus microcomputer in the Children's Room of the Madison (Wisconsin) Public Library is described and analyzed, noting project goals, computer software, copyright issue, logistics, microcomputer users, and internal use. Lists of computer software and recent books for children about computers and computing are appended.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1983
Documentation of author's personal experience in the purchasing of a microcomputer discusses background learning, the purchase decision, needs assessment, computer literacy, general information on microcomputers, the situation assessment, and the final check. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Libraries
Melmed, Arthur S. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Discusses the impact of the computer age on American educational needs and goals, assessing the increasing use of computers and the need for improved software. Considers costs involved in providing more powerful computers to schools and calls for research to clarify knowledge underlying software interaction paradigms. (JM)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Costs, Educational Technology
Emmett, Arielle – Personal Computing, 1983
Suggests that microcomputers may be a significant component in solving educational problems. Areas discussed include the nature of the problems, educational software development, computer assisted instruction (CAI), and effects of computers/CAI in primary and secondary schools. Comments from several government officials are also provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Educational Improvement
Strehlo, Kevin, Ed. – Personal Computing, 1983
Examples are provided which illustrate that both adults and children can become fluent in computing, discussing a juggling program (Logo) which demonstrates the power of the techniques of structured programing to solve problems. Issues related to teaching computer literacy are also discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Simon, Sheridan A. – Computing Teacher, 1983
Discusses approach to integrating computer programing into a calculus-based physics survey college course which stresses three major uses of computers: data reduction, calculation, and simulation. An initial programing exercise and practical constraints--time a student can allot to course and student's level of confidence--are mentioned. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Edwards, Lois – 1983
A rationale is presented for teaching gifted students to gain computer literacy, learn programing, use utility software (e.g., word processing packages), and use interactive educational courseware containing drills, simulations, or educational strategy games to develop higher level and creative thinking skills. Evaluation of courseware for gifted…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Creative Thinking

Ford, Jerry D. – Teacher Educator, 1984
Educators may have many questions about the values and uses of microcomputers in the school environment. Cost, versatility of software available, and amount of computer literacy desired are issues that may be encountered during computer selection. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Educational Finance

Harvie, Barbara; Anton, Julie – Top of the News, 1983
The services of ComputerTown, a nonprofit computer literacy project of the People's Computer Company in Menlo Park, California with 150 worldwide affiliates, are enumerated including getting started, funding sources, selecting hardware, software selection, support materials, administrative details, special offerings (classes, events), and common…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs

Terry, Charles – Middle School Journal, 1983
Administrative support, faculty cooperation, and student teamwork have combined to achieve a computer literate middle school where computer lessons are coordinated with the regular mathematics curriculum. Available from National Middle School Association, P.O. Box 14882, Columbus, OH 43214. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Intermediate Grades

Eisenberg, Edmund; Dunn, Lawrence – Science Activities, 1982
Discusses computer/computing experiences at Ardsley High School (Westchester County, New York) to foster computer literacy and to show students how computers can be used to check/verify calculations. Focuses on programs developed for chemistry classes and problems with commercially available programs for physics. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs