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Lilly, Edward R. – 1985
To enable teachers and administrators approaching the subject of computers for the first time to acquire a feel for computer terminology, this glossary defines 190 computer terms, and includes a one-page basic vocabulary list. Preceding the glossary is a general overview defining what a computer basically is and does, describing the two main…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Glossaries
Lilly, Edward R. – 1985
Designed to assist teachers and administrators approaching the subject of computers for the first time to acquire a feel for computer terminology, this document presents a computer term glossary on three levels. (1) The terms most frequently used, called a "basic vocabulary," are presented first in three paragraphs which explain their meanings:…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers, Definitions
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Girard, Suzanne; Willing, Kathlene – 1983
Suitable for children from kindergarten to grade three, this dictionary is designed to introduce young children to computer terminology at a level that they will understand and find useful. It is also suitable for parents as a home resource, for library use, and as a handbook for teachers. The first sentence of each definition contains the kernel…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Definitions, Dictionaries
Deer Park Community Schools, Cincinnati, OH. Dept. of Media Services. – 1985
This course of study was designed to provide an instructional staff with a systematic plan of instruction to develop computer literacy. The introductory statements include the position that females as well as males must be encouraged to work with computers. Ten computer literacy goals are listed, followed by the scope and sequence section in which…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education
Bitter, Gary G. – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
This installment of the series presents computer-oriented activities in computer awareness and programming for students in grades seven to nine who have been introduced to BASIC programming skills. Included are writing programs to solve algorithms, simulating an event, or producing graphics and sound. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computers, Junior High Schools
Educational Research Service, Arlington, VA. – 1983
In response to the growing role of computers in education and the consequent need for computer literacy, this glossary of computer terminology has been developed to assist those responsible for making decisions regarding the use or purchase of either computer hardware or software. The glossary provides several hundred definitions of technical…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Technology
Bitter, Gary – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Presents computer-oriented activities in computer awareness and programing for students in grades 10-12. Intended for use by teachers of all disciplines, activities include such topics as prediction, interpretation and generalization of data, computer systems, PASCAL and PILOT programing, sampling techniques, computer survival, invasion of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computers, High Schools
Harmon, Marguerite; Frantz, Matthew – 1986
A 3-year project has helped deaf workers and students acquire basic computer operating skills. Local labor market aspects were assessed through an Index Rating System with 113 different employers and 279 job profiles. Research was conducted regarding academic achievement for the hearing impaired and adult basic education population. Specific…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Computer Literacy, Computers
Prosise, Jeff – 1994
This document presents the principles behind modern computer graphics without straying into the arcane languages of mathematics and computer science. Illustrations accompany the clear, step-by-step explanations that describe how computers draw pictures. The 22 chapters of the book are organized into 5 sections. "Part 1: Computer Graphics in…
Descriptors: Art Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy, Computers
Peelle, Howard A. – 1984
Because metaphors offer ready perspectives for comprehending something new, this document examines various metaphors educators might use to help students develop computer literacy. Metaphors described are the computer as person (a complex system worthy of respect), tool (perhaps the most powerful and versatile known to humankind), brain (both…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computers, Educational Technology
South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1983
This self-instructional manual presents basic information about computers and their capabilities in a series of lessons, each of which contains a list of learner objectives and a series of true-false self-check exercises. The lessons cover: (1) what a computer is and what it can do, and the reasons why computers are used; (2) computer types and…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Computers
Barker, Bruce O. – 1983
The meteoric rise of the computer age is a challenge for public educators, many of whom are still unfamiliar with basic computer technology. Yet many educators are finding that they can correct their misconceptions about computers by becoming "computer aware." Computer awareness comes from gaining a knowledge of computer history; a basic…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computers
Levin, Dan – Executive Educator, 1983
Suggests eight steps for training teachers to use computers, including establishing a computer committee, structuring and budgeting for inservice courses, cooperating with other schools, and sending some teachers to the computer company's maintenance and repair school. Lists 25 computer skills teachers need and describes California and Minnesota…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
G/C/T, 1985
The section includes four articles on the use of computers for gifted students. Topics covered include basic information for parents, care and operating routines, a curriculum guide for computer literacy, the computer's role in problem solving, and computer applications for mathematically gifted students. (CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computers
Baumgarte, Roger – 1984
While the computer is commonly viewed as a tool for simplifying and enriching lives, many individuals react to this technology with feelings of anxiety, paranoia, and alienation. These reactions may have potentially serious career and educational consequences. Fear of computers reflects a generalized fear of current technology and is most…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Automation, Computer Literacy, Computers
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