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Rubin, Charles – Personal Computing, 1983
Discusses the "computerphobia" phenomenon, separating the valid reasons for some individual's anxiety about computers from their irrational fears. Among the factors examined are fear of breaking the computer, use of unclear documentation, lack of time for learning how to use the computer, and lack of computer knowledge. (JN)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Microcomputers
Carroll, Jane – Personal Computing, 1982
Suggests that computer expertise is becoming an irrepressible force in the business environment and that the ability to use a personal computer may be a key to success for young executives in the 1980's. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Employment Potential
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
Clarkson University provides each student with a Zenith microcomputer, the cost covered by tuition, eliminating many problems of computer availability and opening doors in the curriculum that were previously closed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Smith, James, Ed.; Moum, Glenda Schuster – 1982
Instructional uses of computers with primary through higher education students is the focus of this extensive collection of 61 papers. The papers are categorized by the subject areas of computer-based education, computer science, the computer as a tool in undergraduate education and beyond, computer services, engineering, mathematics, physics,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Weible, Tom; And Others – 1983
Forming a consortium to share the financial burden of bringing microcomputer hardware and software into the schools is one way that small schools can maintain educational quality and equity in a time of rapidly increasing microcomputer technology. Six small schools in Missouri, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Elementary and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Consortia
Association for Educational Data Systems, Washington, DC. – 1983
The 98 papers in this collection examine a wide variety of topics related to the latest technological developments as they apply to the educational process. Papers are grouped to reflect common, broad areas of interest, representing the instructional, administrative, and computer science divisions of the Association for Educational Data Systems…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Association for Educational Data Systems, Washington, DC. – 1982
The 122 papers in this collection were presented in 15 sessions of the 20th annual convention of the Association for Educational Data Systems which was held in Orlando, Florida, May 10-14, 1982. Individual papers covered a wide variety of topics, including computer assisted instruction, computer managed instruction, computer literacy,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy
Donohue, Chip – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Highlights importance of computer literacy for child care administrators. Identifies common uses of computers by administrators, and lists Internet Web sites addressing child advocacy, child care organizations, government agencies, health and safety, and parenting. Notes six on-line training, continuing education, and professional development…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
