The document discusses computer literacy for teachers and outlines competencies that teachers need related to computers. It presents ACM's set of competencies for teachers, which includes being able to read and write simple programs, use educational software and hardware, discuss the impact of technology, and more. It also discusses differing views on what defines computer literacy for teachers and how teachers' needs vary depending on whether they teach computing topics or just use computers as a classroom tool.
5. Concern over defining and teaching computer literacy has led North Carolina (1983) to develop a State Plan for Computer Utilization in North Carolina Public Schools. Despite the lack of consensus on the nature of teacher computer literacy, educators have produced definitions through program development. Computer literacy is included in the programs of teacher training institutions such as: - Arizona State University - Columbia University Teacher’s College - Stanford University - Others
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