This paper reviews the current extent of, research into, and future expectations for the use of online bibliographic retrieval systems by untrained end users rather than by trained search intermediaries. Six sections cover: (1) studies of direct end user searching, done primarily with students or persons in highly technical fields; (2) problems to…

Twelve publications already in the ERIC system that deal with microcomputers were selected for annotation. Two of the publications are conference proceedings that explore the use of computers. Another two are administrator handbooks dealing with the acquisition and the use of computers. Reference works cited include a guide for instructional…

Over 30 books, articles, and reports published between 1981 and 1983 and cited in "Resources in Education" and "Current Index to Journals in Education" are listed in this bibliography for those introducing computers into the classroom and for curriculum development using microcomputers. Entries are arranged according to the…

This annotated bibliography lists 12 items in the ERIC system that concern various applications of microcomputers in educational management. The literature here annotated examines the development of management information systems, papers on administrative computing presented at the 1982 Association for Educational Data Systems conference,…

Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)

The paper focuses on questions related to the use of microcomputer software in the social studies classroom. The most commonly used microcomputer instructional techniques are presented, including drill and practice, tutorial, inquiry learning, educational games, real world simulations, models, use of graphics, and creative writing. The paper…

Over 40 books, periodicals, directories, and organizations relevant to the educational uses of microcomputers are listed. The bibliography is divided into eight categories: (1) What are good sources of information about microcomputers for people with no background? (2) How can I decide which microcomputer to buy? (3) How can I locate available…

This fact sheet covers the possible uses of microcomputers in second language classrooms, addressing skills needed by instructors, types and uses of the available software, steps for program implementation and future applications. Published resources which can aid second language teachers in locating and evaluating applicable courseware,…

This guide addresses the applicability of microcomputers to adult vocational training and presents guidelines for creating and evaluating software that specifically addresses adult learning needs. The author first discusses the appropriateness of microcomputers as educational and prevocational tools. She highlights those qualities that are the…

In four chapters, this research report on computers in education examines computer hardware (the machinery) and software (or courseware, programmed instructions that tell the hardware what to do), classroom uses of computers, ways of bringing computers into the schools, and four districts that have successfully introduced computers into their…

Designed for use by educators and school media specialists, this resource guide identifies some of the major sources of information dealing with the use of microcomputers for instructional purposes in elementary and secondary education. It is also intended to serve as an ongoing guide to the location of up-to-date microcomputer information for…

Intended to help English teachers make informed decisions about the use of computers in their classrooms, the chapters in this book consider: (1) "computer basics" (defining "hardware" and "software" and the various capabilities of both); (2) the various instructional strategies available via computers; (3) examples of software reflecting these…

This monograph introduces educational administrators at a variety of levels to the basic concepts and procedures in the successful implementation of educational computer systems. In the first section, the units and functions of the computer are defined, and the administrative, research, and instructional applications of educational computing are…

Examines materials available from ERIC that are designed to familiarize teachers with computer software. (MM)

This revision of the annotated bibliography, "Computer-Based Education: The Best of ERIC, June 1976-August 1980," includes 224 new entries as well as most of the 156 ERIC documents and journal articles originally cited. The new materials reflect the increased activity in the field with contributions about new technology (artificial…