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Shor, Richard – Computers and Education, 1989
Presents reasons for choosing a connected computer system for student use in secondary schools. The systems approach is discussed; two alternatives are compared, a central computer and a local area network (LAN) of microcomputers; software is described; and two scenarios of LAN use are presented. (four references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Courseware, Local Area Networks