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Download full textSarapin, Marvin I.; Post, Paul E. – 1984
Basic concepts of computer literacy are discussed as they relate to industrial arts/technology education. Computer hardware development is briefly examined, and major software categories are defined, including database management, computer graphics, spreadsheet programs, telecommunications and networking, word processing, and computer assisted and…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers
Nag, B. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Reviews the efforts of Indian schools to promote computer studies. Describes the Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools (CLASS) project which represents India's first organized effort toward introduction of computers into schools. Cites several problems to be faced in the Indian educational system. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Patterson, Laurie J. – Association of Small Computer Users in Education (ASCUE), 2005
The number of students enrolling in computer science programs is decreasing. The number of women enrolling in computer science is also decreasing. What isn't decreasing, however, is the need by companies for their employees to enter the workforce with computer knowledge. In answer to these decreasing numbers and increasing demands, computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Job Skills, Employment Qualifications
Peer reviewedQi, Chen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Reports the history, instruction, teacher training, and evaluation of a computer-programing course in China. Suggests some questions and problems relating to the course. (YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Computer Literacy, Computers, Foreign Countries
Whatley, Myra N. – 1984
In the summer of 1983, a centralized microcomputer laboratory was established on the Sarasota County Vocational Technical Center campus. Computers (IBM PCs, APPLE IIes, and TRS-80s) were installed and the teacher who had written the program proposal was chosen to teach the course of instruction to be offered by the laboratory. When classes began…
Descriptors: Career Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computers
Azinian, Herminia – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Reviews national policy on informatics and education in Argentina. Lists government efforts to enhance computer literacy. Discusses the social context of computers. Calls for teacher training in computer techniques. Highlights the importance of computer resource specialists in schools. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Bloomquist, Carroll R. – 1998
The TRANSCOM (Transportation Command) Regulating Command and Control Evacuation System (TRAC2ES), which applies state-of-the-art technology to manage global medical regulating (matching patients to clinical availability) and medical evacuation processes, will be installed at all Department of Defense medical locations globally. A combination of…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Schofield, Kaye; Dryen, Robyn; Walsh, Anne; Melville, Bernice – 2001
A research project was conducted in Australia to assess the use of and attitudes toward online learning by vocational and technical education (VET) researchers. Information was gathered from 18 (13 women and 5 men, aged between 30 and 58) participant-researchers through a workshop in Adelaide, completion of a participant profile, a structured…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Delivery Systems
