This article discusses how a school in Minnesota centralized its computer program into a lab situation taught by a teacher-computer specialist. Entire classes were instructed in word processing, programing with Logo, and modified drill and practice. Teachers were also involved in workshops to further computer literacy. (DF)

This study evaluated the multi-use concept and impact of 30 microcomputers in 2 laboratories of 15 microcomputers each, which were placed in 8 Vancouver, British Columbia, elementary schools for 5 weeks each between January and June 1983. Approximately 2,780 elementary students and 120 elementary teachers, 300 district teacher inservice…

Teachers from four school systems set up their own computer centers from scratch. Each center is tailored to the needs and resources of the school or schools involved. The centers range from a one-machine operation in the corner of a resource room to a laboratory with 18 microcomputers. (PP)

A study of the behavior of children working on mathematics drill and practice on one of four Israeli computer-assisted instruction (CAI) systems--Mashov, Semel, Tapuach 1 and 3, or Toam 2--was carried out via observations in a sample of 21 computer rooms throughout Israel, and in a computer room operated by research staff. These observations…

Explains philosophy of the Higher Order Thinking Skills Project, which utilizes microcomputers in a learning laboratory to develop in upper elementary school students the thinking ability needed to construct sophisticated associations between ideas; describes curriculum used to teach these skills; and reviews software and hardware utilized and…

This document provides guidelines for the preparation of school district plans for implementation of the microcomputer instructional programs recommended for Arkansas schools. Introductory materials include suggestions for school administration leadership activities in a microcomputer utilization plan, a message to the superintendent, and six…