Computer Literacy and Ideology.

Noble, Douglas

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Publication Date: 1984

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Computer Literacy and Ideology.

Noble, Douglas

Teachers College Record, v85 n4 p602-14 Sum 1984

Computer literacy education has become popular in today's society. This article suggests that computer literacy is unimportant and discusses the enormous appeal of computer literacy despite its unimportance. This phenomenon is shown as an ideological campaign rather than as education. (DF)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society), Microcomputers, Social Attitudes, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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