The purpose of a study was to assess the effect of a lecture/discussion method that incorporated a microcomputer drill and practice program in teaching secondary agricultural students (n=360). It was concluded that teachers could effectively substitute microcomputer drill and practice for a portion of the traditional approach. (Author/JOW)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): VERSION: TRS-80. PRODUCER: Micro Learning Ware, P.O. Box 2134, N. Mankato, MN 56001. EVALUATION COMPLETED: June 22, 1982 by the staff and constituents of the Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon. COST: $24.95. ABILITY LEVEL: 4-5. SUBJECT: Language arts.…

Issues and implications related to the use of microcomputers for providing practice activities are addressed, including which skills should be automatized, requirements for ensuring that a skill has attained automaticity, scheduling and amount of practice, and the type and use of data that should be collected on individual student practice…

Points out why drill work has a role in the language arts classroom, explores the possibilities of using a microcomputer to give children drill work, and discusses the characteristics of a good software program, along with faults found in many software programs. (FL)

Several experimental instructional games for improving reading skills are described. The games are undergoing evaluation in a high school setting, and are viewed to show considerable promise for improving the targeted skills and having positive impact on other reading skills. The best features of instructional practice and games are combined. (MP)

Seven microcomputer-based training systems with videotape players/monitors were installed to provide electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) simulation training, drill and practice, and performance testing for three courses at a fleet combat training center. Narrated videotape presentations of simulated and live jamming followed by a drill and…

A computer program is given (in BASIC and Logo) to present problems of this form: Given the sum and difference of two integers, which is the larger? Other teaching suggestions are included. (MNS)

A program at the secondary school-level used microcomputers in multigrade math and science courses. The microcomputers reinforced science and math lessons in three ways: through drill and practice, simulations, and program writing. (JN)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): VERSION: 3.3. PRODUCER: Hartley Courseware, Inc., Box 431, Dimondale, Michigan 48821. EVALUATION COMPLETED: January 1983 at the North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie, Oregon, and at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, Oregon. COST:…

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): PRODUCER: Micro Power and Light Company, Keystone Park, Suite 1108, 13773 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243. LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS: Contact producer for list. EVALUATION COMPLETED: Fall 1981. VERSION: Apple II. COST: $24.95. ABILITY LEVEL: Grades 4+.…

Reviews 34 computer programs designed to help freshman writing students and their teachers either by providing instruction, supporting the composing process, or helping to manage classroom activities. Most of the programs run on microcomputers and are currently available; a few are included because they indicate interesting trends. (MBR)

A study investigated the effect of microcomputer-assisted instruction on the acquisition of computer literacy by 86 fifth-grade students. Results indicate that the use of microcomputer-assisted instruction significantly improved the computer literacy of the students. (Authors/CJ)

Provides summary and assessment of available social studies computer software and presents classification chart identifying materials in categories of social studies skills, geography, history, economics, and others. Information provided includes program title, type (simulation, drill), intended grade level, microcomputer application, and price.…

A program which offers the principal advantages of individualized problem sequences and interactive remedial assistance, and runs in a format that allows one machine to serve more students than the common types of computer-based exercises, is described. Copies of the program listing are available from the creator. (MP)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT (Except for the Evaluation Summary Table): VERSION: Copyright 1981. PRODUCER: Advanced Learning Technology, Inc., 4370 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94025. EVALUATION COMPLETED: January, 1983 by the Oakland ISD, Pontiac, Michigan. COST: $45.00. ABILITY LEVEL: Grades 1 to 8. SUBJECT: Language Arts.…