Adventure games designed for use on home computers are a potentially powerful instructional resource in English as a second language because they promote problem-solving using the target language and are highly motivating to students. The games, whose objective is usually for the user to defeat an obscure force and recover a precious object, are…

This handbook is designed to familiarize adult basic education (ABE) instructors with the basics of computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Addressed in the individual sections of the manual are the following topics: computers in ABE, benefits of CAI, hidden cost considerations and necessary commitment for CAI, vocabulary, getting started,…

This instructional guide is designed to teach vocational and technical instructors how to modify existing programs and develop new programs to apply computer graphics to selected vocational and technical programs. Addressed in the individual units of the guide are the following topics: vocational program modification (course modification for…

This guide was designed to help vocational education supervisors to link existing resources for program improvement with actual teacher practice. The guide has two general purposes. First, it provides information relating to the special resources available and the challenges faced by vocational education teachers. Second, it helps in four problem…