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Peer reviewedJohnson, Marvin L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1984
The need to acquaint community college students with the computer in a way that is discipline-specific is stressed. A definition of computer literacy is given and steps to be taken to make students and faculty computer literate are presented. (MNS)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Literacy, Curriculum, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, Marvin L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
Definitions of computer science and computer literacy are discussed, with their implications for college instruction and job skills. Mathematics as a necessary condition for success in both is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDewar, Jacqueline M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
Teaching computer literacy to preservice teachers is advocated. How such a component was added to a mathematics course for preservice elementary teachers at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles is described. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions
Peer reviewedKemeny, John G. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Various ways in which computers can be used in the classroom depending on the subject, students' background, and individual teaching style are discussed. A way to evaluate professional software packages for use in the classroom is included. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
