This annotated bibliography is an alphabetized listing of current resources on computers under the following headings: computer applications/societal issues; programing, computer science and what is a computer; teaching resources; and periodicals. Publications are coded for elementary, junior high, senior high, and reference usage. (MP)

A lack of comprehensive up-to-date textbooks designed specifically for use in the computers in the education field motivated the development of this resource handbook. There are major sections entitled: computers in education; teaching about computers; the computer as an aid to learning; the computer as a teacher; the computer as a classroom…

Reports the rapid advances made in computer technology in China in recent years. Discusses the role of the institutes and universities, computer manufacturing, components, computer architecture, programming and applications, and the growth of computer technology. A table summarizes the principal characteristics of selected Chinese computers. (JR)

Discusses the social responsibility of computer scientists arising from the development of computer systems and their use in model building and testing, particularly in the social sciences. (AL)

A directory of resources related to computers lists the following: magazines/newsletters; sources of information; university educators involved in microcomputing; others involved in microcomputer education; and some sources of educational software. Also included is a list of articles on computers in education, alphabetized by author. (MP)

This directory provides comprehensive information pertinent to data processing education. The annotated listings describe manufacturers, trade associations, publications, training aids, and schools. Each entry includes price and availability information, correspondence information, and a short description. Over 2500 computer terms are presented in…

This report reviews four different computer systems that are available for educational use. Presented is a system overview, and the strengths and weaknesses of each of the following systems: PLATO, TERAK, Compucolor II, and PET. Each of these machines is included as a representative of a "class" of machines available to the educator.…

The history and current nature of CONDUIT, an organization that reviews, tests packages and distributes computer-based materials, is presented. Although many of the units available are designed for collegiate instruction, some can be used at the high school level, particularly for enrichment studies for juniors and seniors. (MP)

This booklet was written to answer some basic questions about the use of the computer in education. A number of ways in which computers are used in the learning process are listed, followed by the rationale for using computers in education. Benefits of using computers to improve instruction, to provide learner control, and to develop a…

Desgined to serve as a guide to resources on artificial intelligence (AI) and expert systems, this Library of Congress bulletin is divided into 18 sections that contain lists of books, journal articles, periodicals, associations, and other sources of information. A brief statement of the scope of the guide introduces the sections, which are listed…

An excerpt is given of a document prepared for the Project EXTEND Information Exchange listing inexpensive reference materials and periodicals on use of computing in teaching and learning activities. (RM)

The need for a strong package of computer software in a computer science-oriented program is discussed. Ways of accumulating software and selective reviews of available computer assisted instruction (CAI) programs are also presented. (MP)

A parent discusses how he went about acquiring a computer for his child's elementary school through gathering donated parts from several institutions. (MP)

This manual is intended to provide the high school classroom teacher with a reference in which the teacher can present the computer language "BASIC" and demonstrate its usefulness in algebraic concepts. Lesson plans constitute the major part of the manual with attention being given to objectives, presentations, assignments, materials,…

Developed as a planning guide for the Computer Literacy Curriculum, a junior high course required by the Texas State Board of Education, this document presents objectives, student activities, and suggested resources that can be used for a full year or semester course. A list of computer literacy learning objectives interprets the essential…