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OverviewComputers, communication, digital information, software - the constituents of the information age - are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is, technically competent in two or three of today's software applications, is not enough anymore. Individuals who want to realize the potential value of information technology (IT) in their everyday lives need to be computer fluent - able to use IT effectively and to adapt to changes tomorrow. This text sets the standard for what everyone should know about IT in order to use it effectively now and in the future. It explores three kinds of knowledge - intellectual capabilities, foundational concepts, and skills - that are essential for fluency with IT. The book presents detailed descriptions and examples of current skills and timeless concepts and capabilities, which will be useful to individuals who use IT and to the instructors who teach them. Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Computer Science and Telecommunications Board , Committee on Information Technology LiteracyPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.213kg ISBN: 9780309063999ISBN 10: 030906399 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 03 July 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Why Know About Information Technology?; 4 2 The Intellectual Framework of Fluency with Information Technology; 5 3 Collateral Issues; 6 4 Implementation Considerations; 7 A Illustrative Projects; 8 B Related Work; 9 C Individuals Who Briefed the Committee; 10 D Workshop Participants and Questions Posted on the Internet; 11 E Members of the CommitteeReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Information Technology Literacy, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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