Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)

The computer is a valuable tool for all levels of learning. This article discusses requirements for computer literacy, such as understanding abstract concepts and use of equipment. Suggestions for choosing software are offered. (DF)

Supplying data from mainframe computers to microcomputers is tedious because IBM mainframe computers use Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) to represent data and microcomputers use an American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) code set. (MLF)

Using microcomputers in libraries, media centers, and learning resource centers is viewed to be not as difficult as previously thought, due to all the possible levels of involvement. Urges libraries to purchase microcomputers now to get an early start. (MP)

Cherry Creek (Colorado) and Los Angeles (California) school districts are using microcomputers linked to central computers to process student data. (Author)

Microcomputers are used in schools for both administrative and academic purposes. The facilities required by the administrative and academic needs are different in size and cost. Guidelines for housing the microcomputers are offered. (Author/MLF)

Strategies which may be used to overcome opposition to microcomputers by faculty, students, and administrators are detailed. It is felt that, ultimately, all three groups will have to work together toward the establishment of the computer in the classroom. (MP)

To maximize efficiency and minimize cost, purchasing departments are using computers to issue purchase orders, expedite orders, and control inventory. In order to familiarize prospective users, explanations of some of the terminology, equipment, and other pertinent facts associated with automation are supplied. Six pages, in outline form, explain…

The development and implementation of the educational computer network in West Virginia are summarized. Task force conclusions, equipment configuration networking, clusters of terminal processors, instructional strategy, equipment, software, teacher training, improvements in communication and in instruction, and the main menu are the topics…

A Microcomputer-Implemented Design Aid and Simulator (MIDAS) has been developed and used as an interactive learning system by electrical engineering students at the freshman and sophomore level. Evaluation of the system indicates that a great potential exists in the area of dedicated, inexpensive, interactive learning systems. User acceptance has…

An overview of how computers are being used in school management explains how computers function, offers guidelines for purchasing, and contains an annotated bibliography of resource information on small computers. (MLF)

A microcomputer, when interfaced with appropriate sensing and control devices, can be used as an energy management processor to manage a building's environmental system. (Author)

Microcomputers for school use have been financed with funds from many sources. This article briefly describes funding sources and uses of microcomputers in numerous schools and colleges. (MLF)

Designed specifically for high school publications advisers who are seeking advice on how to use typesetters, editing terminals, personal computers, and printers in their publications work, this guidebook shares the experiences and advice of other high school advisers who are now using computers for newspapers, yearbooks, and magazines. Each case…

This annotated list of references focuses specifically on computer literacy for teachers. The material is primarily directed at instructors using computers in the classroom and researchers gathering background material in the preparation of articles, grant proposals, and presentations. A total of 36 different sources are listed, alphabetized by…