Explores factors perceived as contributing to the underuse of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in counseling, and examines options for enhancing the use of CAI as a counseling resource. Concludes that the development, validation, and ethical use of CAI by counselors offers the potential for achieving a better balance between remediation,…

This report presents findings from a national survey on the extent of microcomputer use in elementary and secondary schools. The survey results indicate that: (1) in half of the schools with microcomputers, only one or two are regular users; (2) many teachers have become more than mere computer users and spend much time on programing; (3) in…

This discussion of online public access catalog (OPAC) user assistance includes results of focused-group interviews of 70 OPAC users at six libraries. Importance of printed materials, library staff assistance, users' problems relearning OPAC searching, computer-assisted instruction, multiple-dialog modes, informative system error messages, and…