From his frustrating personal experience with an Apple personal computer, Knowles formulates suggestions for the microcomputer industry on incorporating adult learning principles in software and documentation development. In response, Apple staff and other industry representatives discuss the process of developing reference manuals and the issue…

The computer literacy program at the American School for the Deaf includes knowledge, skill, and attitude objectives intended for key punchers, operators, programmers, and analysts. (CL)

Describes a computer art program in a South Carolina school district that helps students become computer literate through the use of computer graphics. (MD)

Cites books, journals, articles, and speeches covering the gamut from computer literacy as a national crisis to a current listing of popular computer camps, educational computing, library role, and staff training. Primary focus is on microcomputers, but several less recent articles are oriented to computers in general. (MBR)

Explores what can be done with computers now and in the future. (PD)

There is great potential for making serious mistakes when microcomputers are being considered for use in business education courses. A microcomputer must be viewed as a teaching aid, not an end in itself. It is incumbent upon the teacher to be thoroughly familiar with the computer and its functions before automatically adding it to the classroom.…

Stresses the need for administrators and teachers to be able to use computers as tools for the enrichment of their personal and professional lives. This requires experience and constant effort to stay in touch with the world of computers. (MLF)

One training center overcomes "computerphobia" by using people-oriented trainers working one on one with the computer. People need to learn to be boss of their computers. Recommendations include: giving the computer a "dumb" name, and reading the manual every three months. (MD)

Discusses various definitions of computer literacy, including those from the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium and LOGO codeveloper Daniel Watt. Notes a disagreement over whether computer literacy includes programing knowledge. Mentions the problem of "information literacy" (involving data banks) and lists books, magazines, and…

Indicates the growing importance of having a computer and provides a discussion of basics to simplify the decision-making process when selecting a computer. (JOW)

Describes the facilities and programs of two major hands-on learning centers for children: the Capitol Children's Museum in Washington, D.C. and Sesame Place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Computer-oriented activities are emphasized. A table describing several other hands-on learning centers accompanies the text. (JL)

Workers who become adept at using computer software are often asked for help by coworkers. To use their time more efficiently, they should be prepared as effective on-the-spot trainers who might teach a group how to solve a common problem. (SK)

Extended previous exploratory work on computer self-efficacy and tested a four-factor self-efficacy model. Results for 414 college students demonstrate support for the hypothesized model. Survey questions appeared relevant in most situations. (SLD)

There has been scant exploration of the extent to which counselors are using various types of computer related technology (CRT) in their work. This study examines which counselor-related tasks counselors are currently accomplishing with the help of CRT, and in what ways CRT will be used by counselors and counselor educators to do their work in the…

In 1985, the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) established a "Micro-Lab" at their annual meeting to provide members of ASBO with exposure to, and hands-on use of, various computer hardware and software. Provides a synopsis of several of the presentations made at the 1989 annual meeting. (MLF)