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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
Fenster, Saul K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes New Jersey Institute of Technology's (NJIT) comprehensive plan of becoming a computing-intensive campus. Explains how it provided full time freshmen with microcomputers, free of charge, and how use of computers was integrated into various courses at NJIT. Reviews accomplishments of the program. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Innovation
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
Hunter, Beverly; Aiken, Robert – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Discusses the difficulties facing vocational educators in attempting to keep up with the rapid changes in the job market in the area of computer-related programs. Urges vocational educators to emphasize problem-solving and communications skills. Describes some attempts to develop training for such positions as robotics technicians. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy


