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Christen, Kate; Gladstone, Peggy – Electronic Learning, 1983
A summary of each state's instructional computing requirements for students and teachers, and statewide microcomputer classroom use are presented in chart format. Funding information and additional comments are also included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Microcomputers
Ragan, Andrew – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Outlines processes by which the Florida Department of Education, as a result of official state policy, provides services to computer-using educators in public schools in such areas as courseware selection and evaluation, distribution of computing materials, inservice training, programing planning and development, hardware selection and purchase,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Kobryn, Nancy M. – 1984
The introduction of the microcomputer is producing complex changes in the cosmopolitan culture of Californians, including the way people live and learn at home, in school, and at the office. Recently, many bills have been proposed in California to introduce computer science and technology into the public education system; in addition, tax credits…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment
Barbour, Andrew – Electronic Learning, 1984
This report includes an analysis of findings from Electronic Learning's 1984 Survey of State Governments on educational computing trends, information on state mandated computer literacy programs, a summary of teacher certification requirements and state mandated computer literacy programs, and a review of two state approaches to educational…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Mechling, Kenneth; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Discusses the development of Pennsylvania's Information Technology Education for the Commonwealth (ITEC) program, which was mandated by legislation in 1984. Describes some of the activities of the 14 Regional Computer Resource Centers (RCRCs) which were created by ITEC to provide computer education to Pennsylvania teachers. (TW)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Leuhrmann, Arthur; Spain, T. – Electronic Learning, 1984
Examination of computer literacy debate presents arguments by Leuhrmann, who advocates teaching computer literacy in one course rather than across the curriculum; six definitions from educators; and results of a survey of 10 state education agencies on recent state involvement in implementation of computer literacy programs. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Course Content, Definitions, Educational Objectives
Download full textThomas, Sheilah N. – 1983
Formal action by state education agencies (SEA's) in regard to educational technology is quite recent. In 1981 only seven states addressed the issue in formal state-level action. This paper presents the results of a 1983 survey on state-level initiatives relating to educational technology. The survey found that nearly all state SEA's are involved…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
