Describes various facets of MERTS (Migrant Education Record Transfer System), including the Skills Inventory System. The system tracks migrant children's learning progress through a nationwide computerized information bank. Examines advantages, teacher involvement, student transition, and the system's future. Examples of the system's use in…

This article describes 6 of the 17 school computer projects awarded $600,000 in microcomputer equipment and software in the "Wheels for the Mind" program established by Apple Education Affairs. Apple would provide advanced courses for rural schools, set up an intercultural network, develop reasoning skills, train teachers, and create…

Changes that computer technology has brought about in higher education and skills needed by faculty and students are discussed. Computer/information literacy is important in higher education and in graduates' work after college. Tools introduced by technology include: microcomputers connected to the university's central computer, electronic mail…

The document describes 31 reference resources which provide citations to materials within social services and training areas in a variety of media. The directory has been compiled to assist staff development coordinators and other social services training personnel as they develop library and computer research skills. For each reference,…