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Gahala, Estella – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
The Lyons Township High School (Illinois) set out to achieve 100 percent computer literacy for its 3,800 students in one year. Objectives of the overall program for the students and the staff development activities for teachers are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Objectives, High Schools

Marchionini, Gary; And Others – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
The Detroit (Michigan) Center for Professional Growth and Development encourages computer literacy by: (1) raising teachers' awareness so that they can request further training; and (2) developing support services to meet their needs. The center has worked with project schools and their students, university students, and administrators, as well as…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education

Wilson, Mary Alice B. – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
Guidelines are given for training teachers to use computers, based on staff development experiences with the Hampshire (Massachusetts) Educational Collaborative's computer literacy program. Topics covered include training goals, course scheduling, staffing, participant needs, educational strategies, and evaluation. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education

Beal, Barry B.; Cole, Dennis W. – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
This article tells how teachers in the Denver (Colorado) Public Schools are trained in a district-wide computer literacy program. The program concentrates on counteracting teachers' fear of the machines by giving them hands-on practice. Program staffing and organization are described. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Jenkins, Nancy – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
Methods and curriculum used to train teachers at the Irvine (California) Unified School District in computer literacy are described. A cadre of teachers already familiar with computers conducted training for colleagues. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education

Zacchei, David A.; Loucks, Susan F. – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
This article describes a training program that was developed to prepare teachers who were to work with students using a computer-based writing program called QUILL. Training methods, winning administrative support, and follow-up activities are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education

Kline, Toby – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
This article describes computer literacy staff development activities conducted at the East Windsor (New Jersey) Regional School District. The program has featured mini-grants for teachers, summer programs for students, and interdistrict training. (PP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education

Rude-Parkins, Carolyn – Journal of Staff Development, 1983
A collaborative computer literacy program in Kentucky involves the University of Louisville and surrounding school districts in a staff development cooperative. University faculty are trained to teach district trainers, who then work with their own staffs. (PP)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education