Computer Training and Education
The Picture in 1962
ResearchPublished 1962
The Picture in 1962
ResearchPublished 1962
A discussion of the problem of education and training in the world of computers. The author describes: (1) the difference between this educational and training problem and the problem for masses of people in any other skill or technology and (2) the difficulties in training and/or educating masses of people in computer technology. It is suggested that the educational discount on computers be abandoned in the near future.
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