Advocates the use of wide-area networking systems (WANS) by English departments to bring the whole world's public discourse into classrooms. Maintains English departments need people who speak the language of networking technology to understand how it can support or defeat pedagogical goals, and to garner computing resources. Offers a brief…

The Summer Institute of Computer Literacy, held at Pepperdine University in 1982, dealt with the uses of computing in higher education administration. These proceedings contain papers from presenters at the Institute. Every presentation paper could not be obtained; in such cases permission was secured to print a previously published paper authored…

Growing sophistication about computer use among students and faculty, ready availability of microcomputers, and rapid advances in technology and software have led to more computing in all courses. While computer literacy used to mean programing, it now means familiarity with the technology and its everyday applications. (MSE)

Discusses making community networking a reality for all citizens, noting ways to reduce the digital divide that segments computer use along socioeconomic lines. Lists 4 insights that may help in the design and implementation of community services devoted to computer access and training. Notes a website on community networking, and recent…

At the Institute of Education in Singapore, two disjunctions in teacher preparation were identified. The first was the gap between theoretical knowledge propounded in teacher education programs and the experience of students in the practicum. The second was the gap between both the theoretical and experiential learning of the students and the real…

A six-step method was used to evaluate and revise a computer literacy course for preservice teachers at Kansas State University. Sex equity concepts were integrated into all aspects of the course as a means of influencing attitudes and behavior. (MT)

Introduces special series of articles on females and computers. Discusses women's involvement in early computer history and possible reasons for and consequences of sex differences in computer applications including the computer as object of study, recreational device, or general purpose tool. (SA)

The International Business Machines Corporation offered unlimited travel budgets and sabbatical stipends to six college faculty called "Consulting Scholars." People issues dominate their presentations. (MLW)

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)

Cautions school systems considering buying microcomputers that staying current with technology is difficult and that much existing software and hardware is inferior; identifies critical concerns involved in integrating computers into education; and stresses the importance of educators' role in controlling high tech. (MJL)

The article explores some of the history that has led to the current emphasis on teaching educators to use computer applications without teaching the underlying computer programing or computer science, arguing that all teachers should receive some instruction in computer science and computer programing. (SM)

Proposes a faculty retreat as an opportunity to approach decision-making through consensus-building strategies. Identifies four decision-making stages and outlines techniques to be used at each stage. (JM)

Describes a survey conducted for the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) that examined qualifications and certifications held by information technology (i.e., computer science, information science, information systems, and computer literacy) faculty at two-year and four-year colleges. Continuing education requirements are…

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,…

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…