Computer Chronicles - S04E25: Computers and Illiteracy

Name: Computers and Illiteracy
Genre: Talk
Released: 1987-03-10
Duration: 23 min

Mar 10, 1987TalkSeason 4, Episode 25

A review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools; Jane Nissen Laidley, People's Computer Co; Dr. John Henry Martin, IBM; Gary Kildall, Digital Research Products/Demos: LEAP Functional Literacy, Adult Literacy and Learning, Maze Mania http://www.archive.org/details/Computer1987_2

Cast: Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall

All Episodes - Season 4

01Educational Software: Part 1Sep 16, 1986 02Educational Software: Part 2Sep 23, 1986 03MIDI MusicSep 30, 1986 04RISC ProcessorsOct 07, 1986 05UtilitiesOct 14, 1986 06Second Hand ComputersOct 21, 1986 07Desktop Publishing: Part 1Oct 28, 1986 08Desktop Publishing: Part 2Nov 04, 1986 09Software MacrosNov 11, 1986 10RAM Resident SoftwareNov 18, 1986 11Comdex Special 1986Nov 25, 1986 12Project Management SoftwareDec 02, 1986 13Christmas Buyers GuideDec 09, 1986 14Electronic MailDec 16, 1986 15Intel 386 MicroprocessorDec 23, 1986 16On-Line Services: Part 1Dec 30, 1986 17On-Line Services: Part 2Jan 06, 1987 18Intelligent BuildingsJan 20, 1987 19ModemsJan 27, 1987 20Speech Recognition & SynthesisFeb 03, 1987 21Tax Preparation SoftwareFeb 10, 1987 22Portable ComputersFeb 17, 1987 23Computers and KidsFeb 24, 1987 24Computers and the ArtsMar 03, 1987 25Computers and IlliteracyMar 10, 1987 26Computers and GamblingMar 17, 1987 27Business Applications: Part 1 - Word ProcessorsMar 24, 1987 28Business Applications: Part 2 - Spreadsheets 1Mar 31, 1987 29Business Applications: Part 3 - Spreadsheets 2Apr 07, 1987 30Business Applications: Part 4 - Database Management SoftwareApr 14, 1987 31The New MacsApr 21, 1987 32IBM PS/2Apr 28, 1987 33Super ComputersMay 05, 1987 34PC Clones from AsiaMay 12, 1987

Computer Chronicles S04E25 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "Computers and Illiteracy" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1987-03-10, this episode is part of Season 4 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. A review of how computers are being used in innovative programs to teach basic literacy skills to adults. Guests: John Fleischman, La Puente Adult Schools; Jane Nissen Laidley, People's Computer Co; Dr. John Henry Martin, IBM; Gary Kildall, Digital R...