Secretary T. H. Bell (in an appearance before the House Committee on Science and Technology) provides a description of and discusses issues related to the influx of computers among educational institutions in the United States. Rapid spread of microcomputers, lack of commercial software, and software development are among the areas explored. (JN)

The television screen under computer control is seen as a very compelling focus of attention that can be harnessed and used to good educational effect. It is stated that the most vital and difficult task in curriculum development is to make useful material accessible to teachers. (MP)

Discusses factors related to the design of computer courseware/software, focusing on pupil/student notes, teacher's guides, and the computer program itself. Also discusses computer training courses for teachers at familiarization, specialist curriculum, teacher-author, and teacher-disseminator levels. Suggests local support for teachers when…