Argues that videotaped communications, which provide timely information and cost savings, are beneficial to purchasers and vendors within the public and private library vertical market segment. Four distinct classifications of tapes used at the fall 1984 meeting of the Computer Dealer Exposition are discussed: marketing, informational,…

Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is not making an important, visible impact on the educational system of this country. Though its instructional value has been proven time after time, the high cost of the hardware and the lack of quality courseware is preventing CAI from becoming a market success. In order for CAI to reach its market potential…

Lists 93 computer software programs favored by educators for use in school administration or computer-assisted instruction in the areas of mathematics, social studies, and English. The information was compiled from a questionnaire sent to 2,000 teachers and administrators. Ordering information and some comments on program use are included. (JJD)

Relates the benefits of interactive textbooks and describes three levels of publisher-maintained Web sites for textbooks: textbook information Web sites, textbook companion Web sites, and Web-enhanced textbook sites. Highlights features of a revolutionary Web-based textbook published by Course Technology. Includes an annotated bibliography with…

Presents guidelines to appropriate keyboarding instruction in elementary schools. Topics addressed include whether keyboarding should be taught, where keyboarding fits within the curriculum, instruction time, instructional materials, equipment, furniture, teacher qualifications, teaching methods, student performance evaluation, and grading.…