In Broomfield (Colorado) the Mountain View Elementary School's use of an Apple II microcomputer as its library's card catalog saves time and money, reduces recordkeeping burdens, and helps children learn to use computers. (RW)

Because it was financially impossible to put a microcomputer center at each of nine Chapter I-funded elementary schools in the Modesto (California) City Schools, a remodeled school bus was converted into a mobile computing center. Objectives of the "Compubus" program and evaluation of the first year are discussed. (JN)

Ideas for computer use are presented. A challenge problem, sources of information, and interesting facts are included. (MNS)

In addition to turtle graphics, the Logo programing language has list and text processing capabilities that open up opportunities for word games, language programs, word processing, and other applications. Provided are examples of these applications using both Apple and MIT Logo versions. Includes sample interactive programs. (JN)

Describes a computer program to help young children learn about the alphabet and about the location of alphabet keys on computer keyboards. Includes a complete program listing. (Author/JN)

Experiences and suggestions from a teacher using computers in a grade five-six classroom are given. (MNS)

Describes a study in the Hinsdale Elementary School District (Illinois) that was conducted to document current applications of computers in the schools. This report covers the collection of data from students and from teachers and other educators, the development of the questionnaire, selected results, and some implications. (EAO)

Information on grants for computers, several recommended books, two Logo programs, and some quotations are included. (MNS)

The learning potential of Logo programing language is discussed. Observations of students in kindergarten and first grade interacting with a sequence of Logo activities led to the development of nine benchmarks. (MNS)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 25 citations focusing on topics for teachers using computers in the elementary classroom and for researchers gathering background material for articles, grant proposals, and presentations. Topics include computer literacy, use of computers, turtle graphics (LOGO), research studies on computers, position…

Uses of Apple II microcomputers with special-education students are described. Many such students can overcome handicaps with the computers. Use of word processing, the role of motivation, and individual attention are stressed. (MNS)

A motivational classroom activity involving mazes, with explorations in the Logo programing language, is described. Use of the Big Trak toy to teach programing is also described. (MNS)

Identifies and discusses specific components of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and considers what computer based instruction (CBE) might imply for each. Experiences in initiating a CBE program in a first-grade Montessori classroom are also provided. (JN)

The installation of microcomputers in the elementary school classroom affects more than the instructional activities occurring in the room. This paper points out that the presence of the microcomputer affects (or is affected by) the relationships between and among adults and students, the use of room space, the circulation of information, the…

The use of the computer language Logo offers an excellent opportunity to use technology to help develop problem-solving skills and other mathematical concepts. Examples of explorations are presented. (MNS)