AFIPS secondary education curriculum in information technology

Abstract

This session includes a report on work in progress by a committee developing an interdisciplinary computers and information-based course/curriculum intended for all students at the secondary level. Content, objectives, and a topical outline will be discussed. Audience reaction and input are requested. In the fall of 1983, the AFIPS (American Federation of Information Processing Societies) Education Committee funded a project to develop a technologically oriented, interdisciplinary course /curriculum for all students at the secondary level. A Steering Committee met in September 1983 and recommended that a working committee be formed to produce recommendations on course/curriculum.