Discusses the need for a computer literacy course, one university's nontraditional approach to teaching computer literacy, telecourse components (television programs, telecourse textbook and guide, software application projects), and conclusions regarding computer literacy. (CT)

Discusses how technology will be utilized in the future to improve instruction and increase the value of technical training, both to students and their potential employers. Administrative applications such as recruitment, billing, and job placement, and instructional applications such as word processing and computer-aided design are examined. (CT)

In the form of a fictional dialog between two college professors in the 21st century, suggests one outcome of today's students' declining reading and writing skills, and dependence on computers and audiovisual equipment. (EKN)

Discusses the business of training employees to use microcomputers and describes the cost and several approaches to such training in corporations. These approaches include use of preprogramed tutorials provided by vendors, a minicourse including computer basics and hands-on experience for executives, and computer-assisted instruction for training…

Preservice teachers should be familiar with the many instructional uses of computers. These teachers must experience the various instructional applications of computers to appreciate the potential and limitations of computers for improving the quality of classroom instruction. (CJB)

Reviews some of the literature, dating largely from 1979, that concerns the importance of computers in society and of computer literacy. Discusses the implications on education of computers and the need for computer literacy. (SB)

A microcomputer laboratory for research, training, and service and a competency-based multilevel computer literacy training program for preservice special education teacher education students are described. Considerations in program development and implementation are noted. (CL)

Discusses development of a software collection at New York Public Library for use with public access computing services. Highlights include computer literacy, languages, and software pertaining to programing, simulations, business, tutorial, graphics, and music. A core list of recommended software titles geared for use on the Apple II…

Discusses the policy report of the Minister of Education and Sciences, the creation and functions of the Advisory Committee on Education and Information Technology and the Centre for Education and Information Technology, characteristics of the development and implementation of computer literacy in the Netherlands, and a planned nationwide survey.…

One hundred and five business majors at a university responded to a questionnaire measuring their anxiety level toward computers and attitude toward their mandatory use in higher education. Perceived educational benefits and financial concern are the two most important factors affecting attitudes. (SK)

Ten teacher guidelines for selecting computer software programs for learning disabled students are outlined. (JW)

The Institute for the Advancement of Emerging Technologies in Education (IAETE), housed at Edvantia's Appalachia Educational Laboratory, addressed the need to assess technology literacy in an e-mail-based panel held during one week in September 2005. The conversation began with the importance of defining technology literacy, identifying a range…

While the author was completing his doctorate in music education, part of his workload as a graduate assistant included observing student teachers. One of the requirements of the Education College was for each student teacher to create a digital portfolio of his or her work. The students were to author web pages containing examples of their work…

This paper by the National Dance Association's 2002 Scholar/Artist presents his perspective on traditional modes of performance, choreography, and preservation, touching on emerging technological trends through movement inscription. It focuses on: his introduction to formal training; his classical ballet mentor, Bill Christensen; his lack of…

The older adult (55+) population is becoming a significant presence in the personal computer market. Seniors have the discretionary income, experience, interest, and free time to make use of computers in interesting ways. A literature review found that older adults make use of computers in significant numbers: 30 percent of computer owners are…