Business educators can use microcomputers to incorporate the basics of computer literacy into their courses. These competencies include data and word processing, text editing, keyboarding, file organization, and basic mathematics. (SK)

The article describes a computer literacy program designed for tenth grade deaf students, with special focus on four aspects: learning to interact with computer programs, controlling and managing computer functions, applying utility programs, and learning a programing language. Basic resources on microcomputers, software, and related topics are…

The first volume of a two-volume computer science curriculum guide, reflecting the technology of the mid-1980s, presents 61 lessons on advanced computer literacy topics for high school students. The majority of the lessons focus on advanced programming skills in BASIC. Other topics covered include word processing, printers, document management,…

Describes a study that assessed the impact of microcomputer use on the computer literacy of high school accounting students. Results indicated that the computer literacy of the group exposed to microcomputers changed more from pre- to posttest than it did for the group not exposed to microcomputers. (NRJ)

This paper reports the findings of a two-year computer literacy inservice project for high school teachers in various departments. A description is given of strategies used in designing and developing an inservice education program within a particular social system that had its own norms and expectations about learning technology. Theorizing that…

In order to determine the capacity of high schools to profit from the pre-high school computer experiences of its students, a study was conducted to measure computer utilization in selected high schools of Middle Tennessee. Questionnaires distributed to 50 principals in 28 school systems covered the following areas: school enrollment; number and…

A teacher's description of how the microcomputer was integrated into her school, first in programming courses and later into other curriculum areas. (Author/JM)

This description of how one high school in Wisconsin is using computer equipment and instructors to further computer knowledge and awareness among students, teachers, and adults of the community, details a two-week computer literacy unit taught to students enrolled in geometry classes. An outline of the unit is provided along with daily lesson…

Discusses computer/computing experiences at Ardsley High School (Westchester County, New York) to foster computer literacy and to show students how computers can be used to check/verify calculations. Focuses on programs developed for chemistry classes and problems with commercially available programs for physics. (JN)

This curriculum guide provides information in both English and French for teaching the course, Computer Literacy 10, in the high schools of the Canadian province of Alberta. A basic introductory course developed in response to the need to acquaint high school students with a general understanding of computers and their use, Computer Literacy 10…

The second volume of a two-volume computer science curriculum guide, reflecting the technology of the 1980s, presents 66 lessons on advanced computer literacy topics for high school students. Topics include advanced programing concepts in BASIC, spreadsheet management, telecommunications, writing a computer-assisted-instruction program, computers…

The Options Program, a vocational program using applied academic courses at the Greene County Career Center in Ohio, was evaluated in 1989-90. Objectives measured were program enrollment, job placement of graduates, and postsecondary education of graduates. Data were gathered by comparing the enrollment, placement statistics, and percentage…

Recognizing the rapid establishment of the computer as a routine instrument of instruction, this guide demonstrates with lesson outlines and materials the many ways in which English and/or computer literacy teachers can use microcomputers to teach RCT (Regents Competency Test) English Writing Practice topics. Front matter consists of a foreword,…

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of communication between Arizona's secondary schools and postsecondary institutions concerning computer education and computer literacy. A document analysis of college catalogs and a survey of 70 school districts determined the extent of advanced placement courses, computer education services,…

Several researchers have stated that male and female students have different microcomputer experiences which result in qualitatively different computer literacy. Data suggest that differences may result from different guidance to the student from family and school. A descriptive study was undertaken to discover the information resources and…