Describes clientele who could benefit from software being developed at University of Iowa for writing effective prose; what these authoring tools do and how they work; and design standards likely to produce a successful product. The software's design scheme, general design principles and objectives, and educational potential are discussed. (MBR)

Investigates 75 college students' opinions of computer-based melodic dictation instruction versus similar classroom instruction. A 35-item questionnaire assessed hardware, software, pacing, and instructional other variables. Results showed problems with PLATO hardware and the Melodic Dictation Computerized Instruction (MEDICI) software. Instrument…

Examines a variety of computer software uses and possible effects they can have on social studies instruction, using programs as mediating devices and tools. Concludes that the computer can assist implementation of essential objectives in the social studies curriculum. (TRS)

Teachers often have difficulty finding the time to develop or find quality software for classroom use. One solution to this problem is to have advanced microcomputer students produce software. Suggestions for teachers to use in implementing microcomputers into the classroom are offered. (DF)

Presented is an interactive Applesoft BASIC program that graphically demonstrates the central limit theorem. It can be used as the basis of a lab to illustrate the main conclusions of the theorem. (MNS)

Excerpted from the second chapter of the International Reading Association's "Computer Applications in Reading" (2nd ed.), this article presents an overview of computer-assisted reading programs developed on college campuses during the 1970s. (AEA)

Two computer programs that simulate the multiplier and accelerator processes are described. The simulations can be used in college-level economics classes or by pupils using their own personal computers at home. Very little knowledge of programing is required to implement the simulations. (Author/RM)

Presents the Reading Estimate Program, which follows the same procedure as the Raygor Estimate for determining readability. (CRH)

Describes how the word processor can be used for the creation of application and practice materials for reading comprehension in a learning station format. (CRH)

By the end of 1985, all secondary and almost all primary schools in the United Kingdom are expected to own one or more microcomputers. A critical examination of recent developments in these schools due to the introduction of the microcomputer is presented. (RM)

The Bioengineering Program of the Association for Retarded Citizens has undertaken three projects: (1) a computer-based environmental control system to help people with severe and profound mental retardation; (2) a software system that features assessment and remedial components with opportunities to play a video game; and (3) a bladder sensing…

Argues that software for electronic boards should address a variety of teaching styles, student abilities and ages, class textbooks, teaching objectives, and learning environments for flexibility of use. The software features that contribute to flexibility include frequent stops, options for going backwards, inter- and intra-unit jumps, and…

At the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped, students participate in a computer technology program with tutorial, computer literacy, prevocational, personal use, programing, career planning, word processing, and administrative applications. (CL)

The article extends previous microcomputer software evaluation forms by providing an evaluation instrument based on research-based instructional techniques, providing a step-by-step approach for evaluating software, and adding a student evaluation component to the overall review. (Author/CL)

The article describes how instructional development can be used to reach better computer assisted instruction development decisions; then it describes and compares different levels of authoring tools for use in different types of instructional situations. (Author/CL)