Abstract

Describes readiness activities which introduce telecommunications skills into the classroom. Computer activities and programs that simulate message writing and data retrieval are highlighted, and writing exercises that do not require computers are also included. Specific instructions are given for PFS readiness, a program which simulates an electronic bulletin board system. (LRW)

Citation

Dodge, J. & Dodge, B. (1987). Readiness Activities for Telecommunications. Computing Teacher, 14(7), 7-9. Retrieved July 6, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/170127/.

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Keywords

• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Simulation
• Computer Software Reviews
• Courseware
• databases
• Elementary Secondary Education
• information retrieval
• Learning Activities
• Microcomputers
• Readiness
• Skill Development
• teaching methods
• Telecommunications
• Writing (Composition)