Discusses a variety of software programs which will assist middle school through college teachers in teaching text structure to their students. Notes that these programs represent a departure from traditional programing style--they allow the person who uses information technology to combine the roles of producer and consumer. (RS)

Classroom second language instruction can be characterized as one of the following: focus-on-formS, focus-on-meaning, or focus-on-form. The book titled "Focus on Form in Classroom Second Language Acquisition" (Doughty & Williams, 1998) argues for the desirability of focus-on-form over focus-on-formS and focus-on-meaning, discussing the efficacy…

Discusses the use of computers and computer software in music education. Describes software programs that utilize tutorial, drill-and-practice, and hypermedia approaches. Includes two figures listing selected hypermedia programs and sources of tutorial and drill-and-practice programs. (CFR)

Describes a variety of software programs appropriate for whole-language learning. The software allows elementary students to make picture books and create posters, banners, greeting cards, puzzles, and minimovies and to do group writing activities. Also included is information on resources and computer reading packages. (SM)

This handbook is designed to provide guidance for someone who wants to create portable multimedia presentations with notebook computers and related technologies. The first section offers technological overviews to help assess needs for: (1) portable computers; (2) software; (3) projection equipment; (4) peripherals; (5) portable storage; (6)…

Reviews the message and quality of the film "Stand and Deliver" which is about the methods of a Hispanic mathematics teacher in east Los Angeles and the success of his students. Gives a description of the teacher, his background, and his attitudes. Summarizes the plot of the film. (CW)