Addressed to the parents of children taking computer courses in school, this booklet outlines the rationales for computer use in schools and explains for a lay audience the features and functions of computers. A look at the school of the future shows computers aiding the study of reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, and history. The features…

This booklet provides parents with basic information about how to use the computer to find information and communicate with others. It describes what is needed to get started on the Internet and points to some of the many resources available online for parents and children. The book discusses: a brief definition of the Internet, including what the…

This discussion of funding for assistive technology devices for children with disabilities addresses how to locate community funding sources, set priorities, increase peoples' awareness of technological applications, and encourage parental involvement. An annotated bibliography lists seven items on funding, and a chart shows an example of an…