Laser videodiscs should be a boon for teachers, administrators, and librarians. More extensive use of videodiscs is described and encouraged. An imaginary videodisc teaching unit is detailed and examples of current videodiscs, such as History Disquiz, are given. (JL)

This guide is written for the K-12 teacher or librarian who cannot afford the time or expenses to attend workshops or does not have the patience to read through densely worded treatises about the Internet. Organized into three modules, "Learning the Internet,""Teaching the Internet," and "Acquiring the Internet," this book makes a complex subject…

Describes a SYSTAT macro that generates sufficient information from the data available to compute an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc analysis. Suggests the macro procedure as a tool for those who want to explore relations among the results of published studies when raw data are not available. Recommends classroom uses. (DK)

The paper demonstrates how school districts can have a low cost software library for instruction by utilizing public domain software. Such software can be used to augment the curriculum and to meet the individual needs of special education students. Specific examples of how one school district has used public domain software in computer-assisted…

In this presentation we will investigate the mathematics and physics of a free-falling object, not for the purpose of research to discover some profound physical phenomena, but rather to enhance students' ability to gather, organize, and analyze data using state of the art hand held technology. We will use the TI-83 plus (a sophisticated graphing…

This paper describes a cyclical staff development program designed to help teachers, specifically social studies teachers, gain expertise with technology and learn how it can be infused into their classrooms. The cyclical staff development program has three complementary components: (1) skill development; (2)focus on instruction; and (3) material…

This article describes desktop publishing and discusses the features and classroom uses of one of the newest desktop publishing programs. Several desktop publishing projects for teachers and students are suggested. (IAH)

Discusses the purposes, advantages, and disadvantages of computer illustrated texts (CIT). Describes three separate CITs which demonstrate the variability that CITs have in terms of screen layout, programing style, and depth and range of coverage of topics in mathematical physics. (ML)

Any educational technology is only as good as the way it is used for learning. There are many different instructional models using many different types of software, and not all models are equally effective in meeting users' needs. This Technical Paper begins with an overview of ways computer technologies can be used in instruction, and groups them…

An overview of integrated learning systems (ILS) is provided. Twelve companies marketing products under the term ILS are identified. Philosophical approaches, curriculum areas, management systems, costs, and company stability are discussed as important considerations for schools considering these companies. (CW)

Argues that social studies has lagged behind other disciplines in using technology in the classroom. Presents a list of guidelines for integrating technology into the social studies curriculum under the acronym "Remake It." Asserts that a constructivist model (based on Piagetian Theory) works well with technology application. (MJP)

Elementary students can help turn the classroom book collection into a well-organized library using the classroom computer. In the process, they get practice in cooperative-learning groups as they work with both electronic and card catalogs. The article explains how to use computers to create an electronic catalog. (SM)

Describes a study designing and implementing technology-based investigations and evaluates their impact on student learning. Discusses a teacher's mediation of the students' use of technology through curriculum materials, and considers some attributes of computers and graphics calculators that determined which tool was selected for each…

Contends that educators are having difficulty keeping up with advances in educational technology. Provides an annotated listing of recommended print resources to help teachers keep up with technological change. Includes newsletters, magazines, and catalogs. (CFR)

These printed materials (a user's guide, a 2-part topical guide on peace and war with suggestions for classroom activities, a teacher's guide for the "Magic Media Slate,") accompany a multimedia resource packet that includes 2 interactive CD-ROMs and "Magic Media Slate," a word processor program. The packet examines the life…