Outlines important considerations for school administrators deciding to begin office automation. (MD)

Two voice-generating software programs, a speech synthesizer, and a touch-sensitive screen that allows young children to bypass the keyboard are described. (MT)

Guidelines for selecting electronic audio/video toys and games for children with handicaps are discussed, and information on 13 games (such as "Simon" and "Merlin") is provided. (CL)

Discusses the purchasing of electronic equipment by journalism departments. Points out that the ideal machine for all situations does not exist, indicates that scheduling machine usage is important, suggests that purchasing bids be specific, and encourages getting as many faculty people involved in knowing how to use the equipment as possible. (TJ)

This article provides a quick start guide to provide educators with the basic points to consider before installing a wireless network in the school. Since many school districts have already implemented wireless networks, there is a lot of information available online to assist in the process.

Many library routines can be accomplished more efficiently by the use of an electronic typewriter or word processor. (Author/MLF)

This document is designed as a comprehensive resource and guide for computer-using educators who wish to expand the scope and magnitude of their computer power through telecommunications. The major focus is on the microcomputer's ability to communicate with other microcomputers via telephone lines. Emphasis is placed upon information services and…

Describes ways in which the teletype can be used to stimulate student interest in language arts, social studies, and science. (KS)

Tells how a journalism teacher at a small junior college that could not afford an electronic newsroom introduced her students to editing on a VDT by making use of the existing college computer system. (GT)

This manual is intended as a guide and source of ideas for using single switches in adaptive software programming for people with disabilities who cannot use a traditional keyboard. The manual and associated program disk are comprised of over 100 programs, routines and files illustrating various uses of single switch and adaptive input devices.…

Designed for secondary and postsecondary school students, the article discusses the STS-9 (Space Transportation System), a hand-held amateur radio (ham) station used on the Space Shuttle Columbia. The article details the mechanics of this battery-powered unit and how it is used. Separate sections discuss necessary equipment for picking up space…

Describes: (1) the light beam galvanometer; (2) the electrometer/direct current amplifier; and (3) digital multimeters. Focuses on the uses or potential uses of these instruments in teaching A-level physics. (JN)

Briefly discusses features of interactive video technology for instructional use and outlines the steps involved in producing an interactive video instructional lesson. Types of interactive video lessons are described and a list of manufacturers producing interactive video interfaces and authoring languages is provided. (MBR)

Describes floppy-disk and hard-disk based networks, electronic systems linking microcomputers together for the purpose of sharing peripheral devices, and presents points to remember when shopping for a network. (MBR)