Discusses implications of the current educational reform movement, which concentrate on improving the school's ability to increase economic productivity. The omission of discussion about helping individual students gain a modicum of control over their lives is related to the role schools play in a society where individualism has been subordinated…

Discusses the benefits of nontraditional school practices in facilitating the "educational match" between black children's learning styles and the instructional environment. Focuses on the advantages of providing black children with "active learning" through computer programming, and recommends ways to improve the preparation of educators for…

Presents three tenets for a computer course that blends a skills course centered on programing language and its uses and an awareness course focusing on computer literacy. The tenets suggest focusing on well-established aspects of computing, emphasizing concepts, and centering on computer applications. (MBR)

Presents a corporate official's 12-point plan for the private sector to provide immediate support for public education in technology. Industry's role in stimulating parents, in curriculum development, and in providing financial support are considered. Other areas/issues considered are upgrading graduation requirements, basic building blocks of…

Review of Dutch educational developments in information technology and related policy highlights present practice with computers in general and lower vocational education, middle vocational education, higher professional education, universities, and teacher training. An advisory committee, Centre for Education and Information Technology, and a…

Defines computer literacy and argues that the development. of computer literacy and computer use in education should be considered in psychological, socioeconomic, and educational contexts; that educational institutions cannot ignore the impact of computers on society; and that computer use for administration and instruction must be coupled with…

This section contains two articles summarizing current research involving microcomputers: (1) "Microcomputers: An Educational Alternative" (Dorothy Jo Stevens); and (2) "A Comparison of the Results of Two National Surveys" (Ned Schimizzi). (CJB)

This article discusses several general areas in which computers can add more substantially to the quality of education: (1) rapid diagnosis; (2) rapid feedback; (3) exploratory/laboratory experiences; (4) computer literacy; and (5) word processing. (JMK)

Describes a career program at Georgia State University which introduces nontechnical people to the world of work in the hi-tech 1980s. The workshops include an introduction to computers, profile the local and national high tech industry, and discuss employment opportunities. (JAC)

The problems of creating an operational definition of computer literacy and of determining the role of computers in college curricula are discussed. It is suggested that learning to program computers may not be essential for computer literacy but may yield benefits for general education. (Author/MLW)

This study assessed whether relationships existed between home and school environment variables and computer literacy. Two of the home environment variables investigated appeared to be related to computer literacy. Students who viewed science fiction movies frequently and students whose families had contemplated buying home computers had…

Describes set-up, user characteristics, goals, and successes of neighborhood computer centers where informal microcomputer instruction is presented. Centers described include East Harlem's Playing to Win; Center for the Development of Non-Formal Education in Austin, Texas; a learning center in New York City's business district; and Family…

Provides information on and evaluation of microcomputer equipment modifications for improving accessibility to the visually impaired. Equipment discussed includes input and visual output modification techniques and devices, software designed for visually impaired users, and braille output peripherals. Lists sources for available peripherals,…

Outlines the variety of ways computers can be used in the classroom, computer literacy/awareness objectives, and proposed guidelines for use of computers in mathematics courses. Comments on research with computers, selecting a microcomputer, and software considerations are also provided. (JN)

A discussion on who should teach computer literacy in academe is presented. Computer science can be described as an experimental science with the computer as the laboratory but computer science is an interdisciplinary area. Defining a computer scientist is difficult. (MLW)