Examines characteristics of 50 frequently cited authors in the field of computer applications to education (CAE). Citation analysis used in the study is discussed, a taxonomy of topics in CAE based upon the writings of these authors is developed, and a comparison is made with data from the Social Science Citation Index. (LRW)

This systematic review of the literature identifies and classifies motives underlying application of computers in postsecondary education for computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Emphasis is on articles describing operational, realistic applications of computers as teaching tools; motives versus modes of CAI; and motives versus results of CAI…