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Download full textEllis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – 1986
An instrument to measure the computer literacy of science teachers in grades K-12 is being developed. This instrument, the Test of Computer Literacy for Science Teachers (TCLST), is part of ENLIST Micros (a project to develop a curriculum for training science teachers to use computers). The instrument, based on essential competencies for computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Measures (Individuals)
Ellis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – 1985
This study used a five-step procedure to establish and validate the essential competencies in computer literacy for elementary and secondary school (grades K-12) science teachers. This procedure produced a concise list of 24 competencies that are not only representative of the broad field of computer literacy skills, but also are considered to be…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Measures (Individuals)
Peer reviewedEllis, James D. – American Biology Teacher, 1984
Discusses current uses of microcomputers in schools. Also provides a rationale for educational computing based on economics, computer literacy, and equality of opportunity needs. Needs of educators, fears of educational computing, computer literacy in science education, and training science teachers to use computers are also discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEllis, James D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
This article is a report of the evaluation of the second year of the project, ENLIST Micros II. The project is working to develop a model for implementing educational computing in school science. The project goals, staff development, and project activities are described. The participants' checklist, "Microcomputer Use in Science…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedEllis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1991
ENLIST Micros, a project designed to improve quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching, is described. Rationale and procedures behind its development; description of the pilot test model; results of the initial field test and an implementation study; description of the revised ENLIST Micros curriculum; and recommendations for…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Ellis, James D.; Kuerbis, Paul J. – 1987
This document represents the final report of a project which was designed to improve the quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching. The five major goals of the project were met, and 22 essential competencies for computer literacy among science teachers were identified. The model and materials developed tended to be successful…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary School Science
