A program of basic language/writing skills was designed to enhance the literacy levels of 24 multicultural seniors, aged 65 or older, who were recruited from senior centers throughout Erie County, Pennsylvania. Computer literacy and basic word processing skills were taught along with basic language/writing skills in a nonthreatening learning…

This paper presents alternative ways microcomputers can be utilized in the educational process. These uses are: (1) learning from, with, and about computers; (2) learning about thinking with computers; and (3) managing learning with computers. Each of these uses is discussed as to its applicability to current educational practice and possibilities…

In the 1980s, American educators face a leadership challenge in a society which is in the process of converting from an industrial to an information based economy. The Educational Computer Consortium of Ohio has provided a network for teachers to learn about and share computer uses and public domain software. In the spring of 1980, the Department…

This district plan for a computer education program contains objectives for grades K-8, course descriptions for grades 9-12, descriptions of three special programs, and data related to computer inventories and budgets. Accompanying the K-8 objectives, which are listed separately for each grade level, are activities/procedures and methods of…

In 1988, American River College (ARC) formed a staff development advisory committee to respond to Assembly Bill (AB) 1725, which provides funding for locally developed staff development programs. The committee determined that structures were already in place for a comprehensive staff development effort and that those structures should be used to…

In discussing science/mathematics teacher shortage it is important to consider that: teacher demand will increase as school boards increase high school graduation requirements in science/mathematics, there must be an increase of teachers and also efforts to make teaching more attractive to those leaving the profession for better paying jobs in…

This resource unit, an addendum to The Exploratory Computer Literacy Curriculum Guide, Grades 7-8, is designed to provide teachers with guidelines and classroom computer activities for integrating computer literacy into the curriculum. An overview of the guide is given in the introduction, which notes that the materials reflect the…

This document provides guidelines for the preparation of school district plans for implementation of the microcomputer instructional programs recommended for Arkansas high schools. Introductory materials include a history and description of the Instructional Microcomputer Project for Arkansas Classrooms (IMPAC), results of a state-wide…

Pointing out the dilemmas facing educators today in preparing people for the future, this paper discusses the supply and demand nature of the job market and the growing need for better educational opportunities, and describes opportunities provided by the concept of the newly founded Electronic University. The importance of research is emphasized,…

The articles in this monograph focus upon the use of computers in improving educational programing and administration. A description is given of a model decision-making approach to assist local school systems in adopting a computer literacy curriculum. Also included are a discussion of software selection and the components of a programing course…

High technology has begun to dominate many aspects of life, and educators face the difficult challenge of its integration into curriculum and instructional practices. Computer based instruction (CBI) is becoming an increasingly popular form of instruction. Educators are often reluctant, however, to incorporate CBI into their courses due to limited…

This report describes the progress and plans of the Scottish Microelectronics Development Programme (SMDP), which was created to stimulate the development of microcomputer software and the use of microcomputers in both curriculum and management through the loan of hardware to a selected group of projects based in schools and colleges. Included are…

This report describes an interactive video system developed by Active Learning Systems which utilizes a cable television (TV) network as its delivery system to transmit computer literacy lessons to high school and college students. The system consists of an IBM PC, Pioneer LDV 4000 videodisc player, and Whitney Supercircuit set up at the head end…

Modern educational technology can be used to enhance teaching and learning, improve administration and management, and improve the communication and information processes for all involved. The assistance educational service agencies can provide for local school districts range from providing information and technical assistance to establishing…

The North Clackamas (Oregon) School District's Instructional Computer Services Advisory Committee presents recommendations in this document concerning the philosophy, goals, and operational components of a program for developing computer literacy among administrators, teachers, students, parents, and other members of the district community. The…