The microcomputer is a tool that puts the power of computer technology in the hands of individuals and institutions at remarkably low costs. It can be used to support conventional teaching efforts or to revolutionize educational systems. (Author)

Although microcomputers are being used everywhere, their use in education and training has only begun to be explored. More balanced information about their advantages and limitations is needed before informed decisions about their use can be made. (SSH)

Discusses what microcomputers are, what they can do, some of the problems surrounding their use, and how educators can control their introduction and use in schools. (TJ)

Three new developments are sparking renewed enthusiasm for microcomputers among science teachers: teacher-designed software, more powerful hardware, and increased access to teacher inservice and coursework for computer-assisted instruction. Central to tomorrow's science curriculum will be teachers' acting as mentors, facilitators, and…

Describes a research project on the role of the instructor in managing microcomputer typewriting instruction. The teachers selected software, familiarized students with the equipment, provided support, monitored progress, helped students establish goals, and provided instructional activities. (JOW)

The author states that neither cutting-edge nor conventional instruction is the right choice for all training demands. A close look at the learning tasks and learner abilities at hand will reveal the most appropriate, most productive method for meeting specific needs. (CT)

Reports on the progress of the Duke Language Toolkit, a collection of programs formulated to provide foreign alphabet capabilities on the IBM PC. The Toolkit itself, the interface of the Toolkit to other commonly used software, and the direction of the Toolkit project over the next nine months are discussed. (SED)

Describes "desktop learning," defined by Apple University as the "use of desktop computers by employees to improve skills and knowledge." Enumerates advantages while suggesting the challenges that are ahead. (JOW)

Dance practitioners and researchers have begun to use computers to expand creativity and experimentation in movement. Current investigations and applications of computer technology within the dance field are discussed. Possible roles for computerized dance research in the future are explored. (DF)

Looks at some of the changes that rapid developments in microcomputer and electronic communications technology will bring to schooling and society. Condensed from "The Futurist," August 1981, p25-30, published by the World Future Society, Washington, D.C. (Editor/SJL)

The dramatic and increasing availabilty of relatively cheap computer power has led people to tout microcomputers as the solution to education and training problems. However, such panaceas for educational problems fail because they do not address the real ingredients for successful instruction or the problems of large-scale implementation.…

Answers teachers' hypothetical objections to computers in the classroom, especially their concerns about programing skills, time limitations, software, suitability, and proper usage. Compares future societal impact of computers to that of earlier technological advances like automobiles, telephones, and mass communication systems. (MLH)

Looks at some of the benefits of computers to learning in school and at home. Predicts the expansion of all types of electronic technology. (SJL)

A project called Image Processing for Teaching provides real-world experiences for students with deafness or hearing impairments, through computerized image exploration. Students use computer technology to judge the impact of building a dam, study gravity through the flight of a basketball, and understand scientific concepts that previously…

Summarizes studies postulating that advanced materials taught in multiple, nonlinear, and situationally dependent ways result in learning that encourages transfer and more agile use of data. Illustrates how microcomputer technology can be used to provide learning opportunities that are consistent with these goals. (JOW)