Describes the experiences and concerns of a novice computer-using teacher as she integrated computers into her introductory sociology course. Issues discussed include the amount of time required to implement a meaningful unit of instruction, problems of matching appropriate use with existing software, and anxiety of students and instructor.…

This book shows how and why the computer is so well suited to producing discovery learning environments. An examination of the literature outlines four basic modes of instruction: didactic, Socratic, inquiry, and discovery. Research from the fields of education, psychology, and physiology is presented to demonstrate the many strengths of…

Describes one teacher's approach to desktop publishing. Explains how the Macintosh and LaserWriter were used in the publication of a school newspaper. Guidelines are offered to teachers for the establishment of a desktop publishing lab. (ML)

Cites the proliferation of computer hardware and software as putting a great variety of time and labor-saving capabilities within reach of nearly any organization. Suggests 27 different ways to use a personal computer within the context of an environmental health program. (Author/MCO)

Describes the technology-rich American School in Tokyo, Japan, its equipment, and ways students are using the school's technology. Notes three lessons learned from working in a high-tech environment: (1) teachers must be enthusiastic about technology; (2) they must create a plan that copes with constant change; and (3) they must invest in computer…

This article discusses the rapid growth of Internet use and how Internet technology and the World Wide Web can make learning more accessible for gifted students. It outlines how technology can promote improved learning and how educators can integrate technology into gifted education. The need for teachers to be trained in Internet use is…