ERIC Number: EJ425006
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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ISSN: ISSN-0741-143X
Computer Literacy and Citizenship in a Democracy.
Smith-Gratto, Karen
Louisiana Social Studies Journal, v16 n1 p30-33 Fall 1989
Advocates teaching computer literacy and ethical behavior in allocation of computers in the schools. Suggests that, if citizens are computer illiterate, technology can threaten a democracy by allowing elite groups to manipulate information. Observes that computer education is available more often to privileged groups that perpetuates the status quo. (NL)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Database Management Systems, Democratic Values, Educational Discrimination, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Science and Society, Social Stratification, Social Studies, Student Participation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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