Are American schools turning out technopeasants? We seem to be raising a generation of Americans who lack the education to participate in the world of technology

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American students are behind students in other developed countries in many academic subjects. Technology is progressing rapidly , and unless schools begin to train students in science, telecommunications, and other forms of technology the U.S. will be ill equipped to deal with this changing world.

Standards, Analysis, Study and teaching, Education, Technology, Technology and civilization, Technology and society, Educational standards

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Computer countdown - teacher literacy

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Teachers are encouraged to get to know more about computers and their use in the classroom and to introduce them to other teachers in their schools. Training courses in computer literacy are suggested and information is given on how to select software wisely.

Purchasing, Software, Microcomputers, Training, Interview, Teacher education, teachers, Goodson, Bobby

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How effective is your school?

Article Abstract:

The author explains several characteristics of superior schools and provides a checklist so readers can rate their own schools.

Evaluation, Schools, Public schools

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