A study of 198 students and 43 educators examined computer attitudes and knowledge in rural settings. Educators and students had positive attitudes toward computers. Educators demonstrated significantly higher knowledge levels than students. Over half of the students and about one-third of the educators indicated having a computer at home. (JHZ)

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)

This report outlines the rationale for computer literacy, the nature of an academic program and courses to deliver it, and its relation to other knowledge and skill requirements of modern public administration. (Author/CT)

Addresses several important questions regarding the teaching of computer ethics that are being raised by educators, but have been neglected at conferences and in computer education literature: why teach computer ethics; what ethical issues should be taught; who should teach computer ethics; and when and how it should be taught. (MBR)

Explains the integrated approach implemented by James Madison University, Virginia, in enhancing computer literacy. Reviews the changes in the mathematics courses and provides topical listings and outlines of the courses that emphasize computer applications. (ML)

Provides a course outline, describes equipment and teacher requirements, discusses student evaluation and course outcomes, and details the computer programs used in a high school course. The course is designed to teach students use of the microcomputer as a tool through hands-on experience with a variety of commercial software programs. (MBR)

Results are reported from a survey of students in the department of community and preventive medicine of the Medical College of Pennsylvania concerning their previous computer experience, extent of computer use since starting medical school, interest in receiving training in various computer applications, and interest in learning through…

Computers have become an extremely popular teaching tool, but many teachers are still uncomfortable with the resulting changes in education. Educators who have participated in shaping the course of the computers-in-the-schools movement answer some questions commonly asked by teachers. (DF)

Argues that traditional sight word lists do not include many of the words young learners see on the computer screen. Presents a supplementary list that incorporates such words for computer-assisted instruction in the elementary school. (FL)

Discusses inequities in computer use in terms of: (1) distribution between wealthier and poorer schools; (2) number of Title I and non-Title I students taking programing courses; (3) differences among tracks within the same school; and (4) sex differences in computer uses. Raises questions about efficiency and equity of computer oriented…

Analyzes a teacher training course taught for two subsequent years in Italy in which students investigate how computers can be used as tools to improve the learning process. The course topics examined, working method adopted, and results obtained are discussed, and suggestions are made for training present and future teachers. (Author/MBR)

A Northern Illinois University elementary teacher education program in which certain courses are taught with the use of self-paced courseware packets is described, and the technique's usefulness in promoting and integrating computer literacy in the curriculum is discussed. (MSE)

Suggests the growing use of computers to process information in today's world increases the human need for an interactive competency in writing and reading. The integration of instruction in reading and writing, particularly through use of word processors, is discussed as a way to strengthen this interaction. (MBR)

Compares and contrasts the approaches taken by museums and schools in computer education. Reviews representative museum computer programs as "Keyboards for Kids" for preschool children of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and the teacher training project of Boston's Museum of Science. Offers perspectives on expanded program options.…

This book, Microcomputer Applications in the Classroom, is said to reflect both the excitement and the problems of the rapid introduction of computers in the schools. Training needs for teacher courses in computer literacy are discussed, and the value of instruction in BASIC programming is questioned. (GDC)