Explores recent technological advances and their effects on the education of the handicapped. Indicates that scientific breakthroughs never intended as aids to the handicapped have been adapted to remove their limitations and that some inventions designed to improve the quality of life for most people offer disadvantages for handicapped persons.…

Describes two practical and cost-effective applications which can be achieved through microcomputer-enhanced communication in education. Detailed are applications in brainstorming and computer conferencing. (CS)

Three eras of educational computer use may be identified: (1) 1960s--large mainframe use and beginning of time-sharing; (2) 1970s--microcomputer utilization and continuation of time-sharing; and (3) late 1970s to 1980s--microprocessor/microcomputer classroom use. Networking is trying to solve limitations of microcomputers for many instructional…

Carnegie-Mellon University has experienced 20 percent more computing power each year for the same percentage of the University budget. A planning strategy is described to optimize this opportunity. (Author/MK)

"Computerevolution" is described as the evolutionary change produced by the introduction of computer technology--an action that is producing complex changes in the culture of Californians. The state of the art of computerized education in that state is summarized. (JN)

Convinced that computer technology could be used to extend (rather than challenge) traditional academic disciplines, a liberal arts college devoted substantial resources to instituting a campus-wide computer literacy program. Major emphasis was given to encouraging participation of non-science faculty and adapting computers to the curriculum. (JN)

Describes the development of relational database technology as it applies to educational settings. Discusses some of the new tools and models being implemented in an effort to provide educators with technologically advanced ways of answering questions about education programs and data. (TW)

Presents a brief overview of the school organization in Sweden and summarizes the results of large-scale computer experiments conducted during the last five years. Focuses on mathematics. (DC)

The computerized data control system used at the Furstenberg Student Study Center at the University of Michigan Medical School is described. (MK)

Describes a computer-training needs assessment conducted in a manufacturing company which was performed by students in an industrial education course at the University of Minnesota. Provides suggestions for educators in providing computer training to the private sector. (TW)

Assesses BRUNET, a campuswide network that links more than 100 academic and administrative buildings and 40 dormitories. Notes a key element is hierarchical network management and support. Discusses the deployment, security, and use of four networking spheres in the system. (MVL)

Describes a system which emulates a face-to-face classroom where groups of students can participate online using standard low cost personal computer hardware at the student's location. Provides an overview, rationale, assumptions, design problems, and limitations of the program. Discusses alternative uses and evaluation of the technique. (MVL)

Investigates Project CANS (Computer-Assisted Network Systems), a program to develop computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction and computer-managed classroom activities in Cook County, Illinois. Discusses the operation of the program since 1984. Provides a description of the equipment available to each classroom and building. (MVL)

Reports on the development of the High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology in Brooklyn, New York. Describes the overall goals of the high school's program, the make-up of the student body, the development of the curriculum, and the computer capabilities of the school. (TW)