Traces the evolution of the author's course on Computers in the Humanities from the late 1960s to the present. Suggests new frontiers in computing that will be relevant to humanities education. Concludes that all students need access and orientation to computer possibilities including algorithmic experience, word processing abilities, and database…

A survey of faculty attitudes toward a decision by Drexel University to require all freshmen to buy computers revealed that those faculty who were apparently most threatened by the policy were more likely to oppose the decision yet more likely to develop or enhance their competency with computers. (Author)

Reports the results of a random sample survey of 737 college students' attitudes toward computers. Less than 7% had never used computers, and those who used them most were most positive in their attitudes. Data were factor analyzed, and instruments are included. (JDH)

Describes the development and implementation of a computer literacy course in a graduate clinical/counseling psychology program. The rationale, objectives, and outline of the course are presented. Provides a listing of computer literacy objectives and selected software. Includes suggestions for others interested in developing a similar course.…

A beginning computer course emphasizing hands-on experiences with personal and educational computer tool applications was designed for preservice teachers at Iowa State University. Students' self-assessments of their abilities rose significantly during the course, whereas their self-assessed computer anxiety declined. (MT)

Asserts that information and productivity liberate humankind, and that interprocessing of data has made universities obsolete because they no longer acquire or provide useful information. (JB)

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…