This review of models of interaction between homes, schools, and the community involving microcomputers focuses on the role of parents as both learners and teachers of the new technology, including software evaluation. Studies conducted by the Computer Discovery Project at the University of Maryland's Center for Young Children are discussed.…

Presented are a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of teaching programming with several programming languages. Suggestions for language selection are included. Arguments for a Logo-Pascal computer curriculum are indicated. (RH)

Considers arguments opposed to and in favor of developing computer education courses for humanities students. Argues that computers, as a major part of our culture, need to be understood by every student and concludes that computer instruction must become a standard part of the humanities curriculum. (GEA)

Describes the evolution of a text processing course into an integrated and elaborate communications curriculum. Summarizes the experiences and observations associated with the efforts of an advanced educational technology center's assessment of the role of the computer in the workplace. (ML)

Investigates the effects of mathematics anxiety and sex on attitudes related to achievement in computer literacy: computer anxiety, computer confidence, and computer liking. Over 350 students in junior high, secondary, and college classes were involved. (MNS)

Investigated sex differences in computer attitude and aptitude and the relationship of these variables, math aptitude, math anxiety, and scholastic achievement to computer involvement among college freshmen (N=941). Sex differences were found in attitudes, computer aptitude, and math prerequisites. Computer aptitude related to math ability and…

Describes several situations in which elementary and secondary school students successfully use adult level software in learning situations. Suggestions on how to teach students to use adult level software are presented and the advantages of such use are discussed. (MBR)

Broken Arrow Public Schools (Oklahoma) planned and implemented a successful computer education program for students at elementary, middle, and high school levels within a modest budget. After resolving four basic questions concerning goals, integration, responsibility, and implementation, the district developed overlapping programs in computer…

A required computer course for preparing dental students to write computer programs, use software packages, and evaluate software for purchase is described. A post-course questionnaire survey of students revealed that the majority found the course helpful. A course outline is included. (Author/MLW)

Three suggestions for schools in the face of computerization are discussed. Educators should: (1) take a critical attitude; (2) raise questions of value, as well as of effectiveness; and (3) be alert to the transfer to education of computer language, and the constrictions that could result. (MT)

A program of special education teacher training using microcomputers is described. Microcomputers also facilitate evaluation of pedagogical skills and mastery of program objectives. The need for computer-literate special education teachers is noted and plans for a literacy training program are summarized. (MT)

Briefly describes the Academy of Advanced Traffic's use of the Numerax electronic tariff library in financial management, business logistics management, and warehousing courses to familiarize future traffic managers with time saving computer-based information systems that will free them to become integral members of their company's decision-making…

Considerations for faculty to make in choosing appropriate computer dealers, hardware, and software are outlined, with specific information given about system types, capabilities, compatibility, costs, and selection criteria for each. A brief reading list is included. (MSE)

Discusses "book literacy" and questions its adequacy as a guiding framework for teaching students about computers. Describes what students need to know about computers and considers different proposals for developing instructional proposals. Focuses on curriculum development and the role of the teacher. (KH)

Characteristics, idiosyncrasies, borrowings, and other aspects of the French terminology for computers and computer-related matters are discussed and placed in the context of French computer use. A glossary provides French equivalent terms or translations of English computer terminology. (MSE)