Discusses the role and importance of computers in today's society. Business teachers must prepare their students to function in an environment which includes all kinds of computers. (JOW)

Discusses philosophy, facts, and opinions regarding the definition of computer literacy; presents suggested computer literacy course content; and recommends delivery systems or methodologies that can be used for instructional purposes. (Author)

There is a demand in industry for both computer science graduates and business information systems graduates. Educators need to start this training at the secondary level with an introduction to all phases of data processing for any interested student. (CT)

The equipment and procedures used in computer word processing (CWP), the merging of word processing with an electronic data processing computer system, are described. Training of personnel to operate the system is briefly discussed. (MS)

Describes a data processing (DP) curriculum for secondary and postsecondary schools with a mini-unit series especially designed for the business education teacher. The miniseries units cover basic DP concepts and functions, historical development, common features of DP systems, programing concepts, documentation, DP applications, and careers in…

Computer data on the technical level of devices, their speed rates, and computer languages of two Oakland County Michigan area centers' business data processing skill programs are discussed to provide information for other area centers on various hardware, software, and teachware. (BP)

Business education teachers must be prepared to apply the new computer technology effectively in their classrooms. A relevant secondary education curriculum must be achieved, aiming at two computer education goals: computer literacy and career preparation in information/data/word/computer processing. (CT)