Guidelines designed to aid in a systematic approach to the selection of hardware and software for classroom use are presented. This information is a portion of the information provided by a Multi Media Training Van supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (MP)

Activities that describe a teacher's work are identified, and an examination of these activities leads to descriptions of the kind of computer support that would be useful to teachers in these areas. The material is designed to simplify the task of convincing administrators and others of the needs for computers. (MP)