Using their professional experience as a base, the authors promote the need for developing computer competence as well as instructional competence in preservice special education teachers; preservice teachers should have the opportunity to learn from microcomputer technology, not just to use mirrors. The case for this proactive position is made while discussing: 1) the status of educational microcomputer hardware and software use; 2) the current programming vs. computer literacy debate; and 3) a look to the future, where teacher training programs accept such a dual responsibility.
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