Describes a nine classroom hour experiential research elective in computer technology for social wokers which provides an opportunity for the student to develop beginning abilities to organize and manage data into a format for computer application. Class assignments focus on a social welfare agency's daily operations. (Author)

Describes the results of a study of computer usage at school and at home by 1,747 students between 14 and 18 years old in the United Kingdom. Highlights include gender differences and issues related to the developmental sequence in usage from computer games to more complete uses of computer facilities. (Author/LRW)

Presents two lessons focusing on (1) spreadsheet design and (2) editing and printing spreadsheets. Materials provided include a list of functions for which students need to learn the commands, suggestions for presenting the lesson, three spreadsheet story problems, student exercises in editing, and two reference sheets for AppleWorks. (LRW)

In the transition between the industrial and the information ages, preparation of pupils to access and apply information that does not presently exist is the challenge to all educators. Four major areas of microcomputer application related to special education (tool application, computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, and…

Discusses contributions to educational computing of Seymour Papert, LOGO creator; Irwin Hoffman, first school-based computer education program developer; Dorothy Deringer, National Science Foundation's monitor and supporter of educational computing projects; Sherwin Steffin, educational software company vice-president; and Jessie Muse, National…

Introduces a flexible, versatile notetaking system, BASIC Microcomputer Notes, which helps college students preorganize notes to systematically record most unique types of information (program statement numbers, verbatim computer commands, subroutines, flowcharts, and diagrams) presented in a beginning microcomputer programing course. (MBR)

Discusses the potential that definitions of visual and television literacy offer for understanding computer literacy. Three areas of visual literacy research covered include visual communication and languaging; visual processing and thinking; and general definitions of visual literacy. Anderson's television literacy objectives are also reviewed.…

Argues that college business instructors should understand the history and potential value of microcomputers, familiarize themselves with software used in business, and keep source materials on the latest methods available. Stresses the necessity of hands-on computer experience for students in the business curriculum. (DMM)

A summer fellowship program is described that was initiated at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University to provide an opportunity for interested faculty to interact with selected students who had used computers before entering medical school. (MLW)

Suggests ways to overcome obstacles to student computer literacy, including engaging the teacher, training the teacher, and equipping schools with computers. (FL)

Explores the primary strategies for using personal computers in continuing education. It provides a cursory review of several major developments in computer technology, continuing education's response, and several observations about the possibilities for adult learners equipped with personal computers. (CT)

This essay considers the revolutionized education of a projected future of cheap and sophisticated technology. Predictions include a redefinition of literacy and basic skills and a restructuring of educational delivery employing computers to dispense information in order to free teachers to work directly with students on cognitive development.…

Identifies basic starting points for journalism teachers interested in creating computer lessons and recommends possible subject areas. (CRH)

Successful incorporation of computers into the curriculum is credited to desire, flexibility, time, and interested and available staff. The program described features a computer literacy "license" that entitles students to free access to school microcomputers. (MJL)

Examples of innovative applications of telecommunications are cited, and the importance of school administrators' acquiring computer literacy emphasized. What educational leaders should know about telecommunications and the computer age is outlined. (MJL)