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Penrod, James I. | 1 |
Pritchard, William H., Jr. | 1 |
Spicer, Donald Z. | 1 |
VanHouweling, Douglas E. | 1 |
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Pritchard, William H., Jr.; Spicer, Donald Z. – EDUCOM, 1983
Describes the computer literacy program at Vassar College. Included are discussions of the computer literacy program core course, literacy program follow-up courses, types of projects in which computers were used, role of the program coordinator, as well as comments on future endeavors (such as grant support for faculty/student computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions
Penrod, James I. – EDUCOM, 1983
Discusses Pepperdine University's efforts to improve information technology literacy of its students/faculty, focusing on history of information technology at this mid-sized institution and its literacy commitment. Also discusses progress made on information technology initiatives, initiatives with a public orientation (including summer computer…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Johnson, Richard R. – EDUCOM, 1984
Presents six scenarios to provide predictions for the place of computer literacy in education in 1993. These include computer literacy as Black studies/women's studies, as library instruction, as "computing across the curriculum," as critical literacy, as an extracurricular activity, and as communication. (JN)
Descriptors: Black Studies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
VanHouweling, Douglas E. – EDUCOM, 1984
Discusses the future of information technology in academic institutions and strategies Carnegie-Mellon University has adopted to take advantage of changes the "information explosion" is bringing about. Concludes by stressing the interdependence of public and private institutions in creating an information-rich society. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Cooperative Programs, Futures (of Society)