This article provides guidelines for teachers who have limited computer experience and find themselves faced with establishing a computer typewriting/keyboarding course. (JOW)

Summarizes information gained from experienced teachers about what kinds of computer equipment schools should purchase, how the computer can be used in the classroom, and for what subject areas and grade levels they work best. (FL)

Discusses issues related to instructional content, issues affecting instructional methodology, and issues related to maximizing student access as they relate to selecting electronic typewriters, microcomputers, and stand-alone word processors for instructional use. (JOW)

This part of the School Management Handbook provides elementary school administrators with an overview of recent developments in educational technology. Particular attention is paid to information needed when selecting computers for educational purposes. The first section considers the role of educational technology in general and touches on the…

A guide to various instructional technology (IT) approaches is aimed at modern language teachers who are just beginning to integrate IT into their methodology. Hints and suggestions are given about what questions to ask when acquiring a computer and buying software and how to avoid some problems. Chapters include the following: (1) Why should I?;…