Early childhood practitioners should evaluate whether or not computers contribute to the growth of their students by considering computers in the planning phase of the educational program. The first approach, computer assisted instruction, includes drill and practice programs, tutorials or programmed instruction, and simulations or games. Computer…

The meteoric rise of the computer age is a challenge for public educators, many of whom are still unfamiliar with basic computer technology. Yet many educators are finding that they can correct their misconceptions about computers by becoming "computer aware." Computer awareness comes from gaining a knowledge of computer history; a basic…

This paper describes the development of a course to introduce microcomputer application software to non-computer science majors at Kean College (New Jersey). Topics covered include: (1) background; (2) course content; (3) classroom laboratory design, installation, and management; (4) teaching strategies and student performance and reactions. Some…

In the form of a fictional dialog between two college professors in the 21st century, suggests one outcome of today's students' declining reading and writing skills, and dependence on computers and audiovisual equipment. (EKN)

Discusses the policy report of the Minister of Education and Sciences, the creation and functions of the Advisory Committee on Education and Information Technology and the Centre for Education and Information Technology, characteristics of the development and implementation of computer literacy in the Netherlands, and a planned nationwide survey.…

The Institute for the Advancement of Emerging Technologies in Education (IAETE), housed at Edvantia's Appalachia Educational Laboratory, addressed the need to assess technology literacy in an e-mail-based panel held during one week in September 2005. The conversation began with the importance of defining technology literacy, identifying a range…

While the author was completing his doctorate in music education, part of his workload as a graduate assistant included observing student teachers. One of the requirements of the Education College was for each student teacher to create a digital portfolio of his or her work. The students were to author web pages containing examples of their work…

This paper by the National Dance Association's 2002 Scholar/Artist presents his perspective on traditional modes of performance, choreography, and preservation, touching on emerging technological trends through movement inscription. It focuses on: his introduction to formal training; his classical ballet mentor, Bill Christensen; his lack of…

As part of the Electrical Engineering program at the Univesity of Southern Maine, students are typically introduced to Two's Complement algebra and representation, a method to include negative numbers in the binary representation of integers that is widely used in microprocessors and related digital systems. The traditional, procedural method to…

One of the most significant issues facing colleges and universities today is the growing need for lifelong learning and for coherent strategies to serve the adult learner. The Commission on Higher Education and the Adult Learner has outlined five priorities for adult education that demand attention and action: (1) occupational maintenance,…

Describes a study of Stockholm secondary schools that examined the role of computer resource teachers (CRTs) in implementing the use of computers. Computer use in the schools is examined, in-service training for CRTs and other teachers is discussed, factors influencing the implementation process are described, and recommendations for CRTs are…

The relationship of several individual differences variables to Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) as compared with traditional written tests are explored. Seven hundred sixty-five examinees took a Computer Adaptive Test and two fixed-length written tests. Each examinee also answered a computer literacy inventory, a satisfaction questionnaire, and a…

Although few technologies have expanded as rapidly as computer technology, little is known about education and training for computers. In view of this, experts in the fields of computer technology and computer training were interviewed to identify those elements that are essential in training workers to become proficient with computers. Seven…

A study investigated whether students had used a microcomputer prior to taking a computer literacy class, which computer languages they knew and used, whether they thought the computer literacy course should be required, and whether they thought the class would help them to secure a teaching position. Undergraduate students at Ball State (Indiana)…

This paper reports the findings of a two-year computer literacy inservice project for high school teachers in various departments. A description is given of strategies used in designing and developing an inservice education program within a particular social system that had its own norms and expectations about learning technology. Theorizing that…