Examines the use of computers, strategies for using packaged software and the use of multimedia in the elementary school classroom. Information on telecommunication software and examples of its use are also provided. The article includes addresses and phone numbers for acquiring product information. (GLR)

A review of the APPLE MACINTOSH-compatible software "Conjugate! Spanish," intended to drill Spanish verb forms, points out its strengths (error feedback, user manual, user interface, and feature control) and its weaknesses (pedagogical approach). (CB)

A review of the many software programs for grading is presented. The programs are discussed in the categories of getting started, getting the information in, and getting the information out. (MNS)

Describes computer program in Microsoft Basic which performs the following transformation and printout functions on downloaded files: removes field labels and citation numbers from file; removes search statements, error messages, and sign-off/billing output; allows operator to create headings; allows operator to view, delete, or print file from…

Variations among different versions of Logo are discussed in terms of special hardware needed, size and speed, bugs and misfeatures, and syntax. LogoWriter and Object Logo are also described. A comparison chart is included. (MNS)

Using a computer gradebook can minimize time spent calculating grades. Nine software programs for grading are reviewed. (MNS)

A program that can reduce difficult integration problems to simpler approximations using the trapezoidal rule to approximate the area under a curve is presented. (MP)

The top six educational software titles were picked: Bank Street School Filer, Biofeedback Microlab, Geometric Presupposer: Points and Lines and Geometric Supposer: Quadrilaterals, Logowriter, Microzine, and Touch 'N Write: Palmer Manuscript Penmanship. Twenty-three additional programs are also presented. Each has a descriptive comment. (MNS)

Describes a collection of widely used software programs which can help teachers be more effective. Included are graphics programs, word processing, database managers, and gradebooks. Includes names and addresses of distributors. (JDH)

Lists names and addresses of companies producing software directories, software catalogs, and professional computing journals. Suggests four considerations in ordering software. (JDH)

Administrative uses of Apple II microcomputers are described. Specialized and general-business software help to manage scheduling, inventory, recordkeeping, and budgeting. (MNS)

A survey of software publishers, conducted during the summer of 1986, indicates how they are responding to school needs. Backups and protection, site licensing, networking, multiple loading, previewing, warranty policies, and other forms of support are among the topics discussed. (MNS)

Experiences in introducing computing into schools in Wexford, Ireland, are described. What went wrong is discussed in terms of lack of clearly defined objectives, teacher training, and relevance. Directions for future work and courseware trends are then discussed. (MNS)

Explains how a microcomputer and a word processor can be utilized to keep teachers' records and presents a brief BASIC word processing program called SCRIPSIT to show how grades can be calculated from those records. Possible program modifications and how to construct the SCRIPSIT file are discussed. (MBR)

Described is a computer program that uses an interesting matrix method to generate Pythagorean triples. Program listings and output for two programs are included. (MNS)