Authoring systems are defined as tools used by an educator to translate intents and purposes from his head into a computer program. Alternate ways of preparing code are examined and charts of these coding formats are displayed. (Author/RAO)

Provides an overview of the Rexx programing language and presents a sample utility program to illustrate the advantages of the Rexx language as an alternative to Basic. Eight references are listed. (MES)

Discusses the "computerphobia" phenomenon, separating the valid reasons for some individual's anxiety about computers from their irrational fears. Among the factors examined are fear of breaking the computer, use of unclear documentation, lack of time for learning how to use the computer, and lack of computer knowledge. (JN)

The chairperson of the mathematics department of a school that has one of the oldest mandatory computer classes in the country advises emphasizing applications, not programing, in computer classes. (MLF)

The Alcohol Metabolism Program, a computer program used to compute peak blood alcohol levels, is expanded upon to include a cover page, brief introduction, and techniques for generalizing the program to calculate peak levels for any number of drinks. (DF)

A list of rules and sample items for a computer fair contest for grades 3 to 12 is given. (MK)

Presented are the results of a study designed to determine the effect of computer applications on achievement in a college introductory calculus course. Experimental and control classes were compared at each of three participating colleges. The experimental classes solved calculus homework assignments using timesharing remote computer terminals.…

Reports on a mini-course in computer syntax in which students program an IBM 1401 computer to print out poetry. (RB)

Characteristics of computer arithmetic that may cause programing problems are considered. How numbers are stored in a computer, round-off error, overflow, and double-precision arithmetic are among the topics considered. (FL)

Use of a translator and an interrupt handler to generate Escape (ESC) sequences without losing characters is discussed. The system (focusing on use of WordStar with a Zenith/Heath Z-19/H-19) allows assignment to single keys entire sequences of editor instructions and small routines. Program listings are included. (JN)

Highlights a computer programming contest for high school students held at Old Dominion University. The contest introduced, accented, and accelerated the practical application of computers for education. In addition, the competition was intended to recognize students, teachers, and schools for the best computer programming. Highlights of the…

Describes the IBM research library's computer programing for assuring compliance with U.S. Copyright Law. Developed for ease of use by library staff and to be comprehensible to users, the program indicates payment of royalties, obtainment of copy permission, special publisher arrangements, or fair use application for any photocopy requested. (RAA)

Presents a survey of user needs for microcomputer software in elementary and secondary schools. Approaches to software development are highlighted and the future of microcomputers is discussed. (RAO)