Bringing Computer Literacy into Perspective

AbstractSince its relatively modest beginning in 1972, the term computer literacy has flourished into a myriad of conflicting meanings and purposes leaving a somewhat confusing result. It is hypothesized that the rapid growth of computer technology has strongly influenced the nature of computer literacy definitions. Five relatively distinct philosophies on defining computer literacy are examined, including (a) Specificity, (b) Global, (c) Planned, (d) Evolutionary, and (e) Individual Needs. It is concluded that computer literacy architects are now focusing on educational as opposed to computer literacy goals.

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