Described is LEARNIT, a computer program (written in microsoft BASIC) designed to aid memorization by deleting letters from a passage to be memorized. Recall is cued by the letters left on the screen. (KC)

Discusses the following microcomputer storage devices: floppy discs, cassette tapes, and cartridge drives; and notes the potential of magnetic bubble and charge coupled device memories. (RAO)

Reviews ways that computers can assist text composition and considers some specialized audiences for various computer functions as well as the roles educators might play in promoting their development. (DF)

Preliminary observations from a project that is examining the effects of three methods of teaching LOGO are discussed. The working hypothesis presented is that teaching LOGO in a "mediational" format based on current cognitive literature will produce generalizable cognitive development in children. (Author/CL)

Microcomputer simulation of pupils offers one means of addressing some of the practical problems of teacher training. A simulation is described and general findings to date are summarized. Anticipated developments and potential benefits are discussed. (Author/CL)

A project is underway which is examining tactual, auditory, and visual approaches to giving visually impaired students access to microcomputers. A three-module student instructional program, a workshop for teachers in residential and day-school programs, and criteria for software evaluation have also been developed. (CL)

Describes applications of HyperCard, including SuperDuper Gradebook and HyperMedia Information Retrieval System (HIRS). Also described is the creation of an instructional software library called the HyperMedia and Instructional StackWare Clearinghouse (HISC), which will evaluate programs for educators, trainers, and instructional technologists.…

The presentation describes PILOT (Programmed Inquiry, Learning or Teaching), a special programing language easy for beginners to learn and available for several brands of microcomputers. PILOT is explained to contain substantially fewer commands than most other languages and to be written in an easy to understand manner. Edit commands and their…

Five articles describe the following microcomputer-based interactive video authoring aids: (1) IBM's Learning System/1; (2) Video Nova Authoring System; (3) IMSATT Corporation's expert-based authoring system; (4) the System for Authoring Microtraining (SAM); and (5) Omnicom's Content Expert Interviewer and Interactive Design and Authoring System.…

Deaf children (9-14 years old) in Project IDEA (Individualized Deaf Education Alternative) use the computer for word processing, problem solving, programing, and creating databases and graphics rather than merely for drill and practice. A list of recommended software for elementary students concludes the article. (CL)

Discusses the main categories of instructional software, including drill/practice, tutorials, simulation/problem solving, games, and management, along with factors involved in their design. (Author/MBR)

A computer-assisted instructional unit (written for 32K Commodore PET microcomputer) was developed to identify four food groups outlined in Canada's Food Guide, place specific foods in correct groups, and identify food not belonging to the four groups. Animated color-coded keys are used to represent the food groups. (JN)

Described and compared are three computer programs designed to teach typing skills: Microsoft's Typing Tutor, Hayden's Microtyping, and Level IV's Touch Typing. (KC)

Describes the successful introduction of computer literacy as a requirement in a teacher training program at a private college in rural Iowa. (LLS)

Explains how a microcomputer-based algebra software system, muMATH, can be used to help students understand the theory of convergence of infinite series. Examples are given to illustrate nth term test, ratio test, comparison test, integral test, and Raabe's test. (10 references) (LRW)