Examples of innovative applications of telecommunications are cited, and the importance of school administrators' acquiring computer literacy emphasized. What educational leaders should know about telecommunications and the computer age is outlined. (MJL)

Analyzes features of computer-based interactive video including sophisticated answer judging, diagnostic feedback, simulation, animation, audible tones, touch sensitive screen, function keys, and video enhancements, and matches these to the characteristics and pedagogical styles of learners. The learner characteristics discussed include internal…

Reviews ways that the word processor makes the language experience approach easier for teachers and students. (FL)

Based on the premise that educators should identify instructional problems before they use microcomputers for instruction, this article shows how needs assessment and instructional design relate to the decision. A three-phase questioning process is suggested to help determine when and where to use computer assisted instruction. (MBR)

Reviews the developments of the last 10 years and concludes with a vision of the future and the foreign language educators' role in shaping it. Also reviews authors who have provided comprehensive looks at various types of media and their application in the foreign language classroom. (EKN)

A computerized card game using 10 topics of French civilization and culture and four of language instruction is briefly outlined. The successful use of the game in class led to local and statewide competitions. (MSE)

Questionnaires were developed for students and teachers and used with National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Software Evaluation Checklist to compare student and teacher perceptions of computer assisted instruction software. Results indicate that formative evaluation should include feedback from both students and teachers to improve software…

The instructional computer program LOGO enables children to construct their own programs. This article presents an evaluation of LOGO and use of computers in education. The author discusses reasons why computer science belongs in high school rather than elementary school. (DF)

Microcomputers in the classroom pose a technological threat to learning because they transform education into psychology. A discussion of the negative effect of computers in the learning environment is presented. (DF)

Describes a computer-assisted instruction project for exceptional children at a rural school district. Five microcomputers were purchased and distributed, in rotation, to the 23 schools in the district for use by 570 learning disabled and 400 gifted students. Results were promising for all concerned. (TE)

Notes that computer based reading programs are proving to be powerful and flexible tools in reading to reading disabled and intellectually handicapped students. Reviews current research showing promise of wider classroom use of computers. (FL)

Describes the advantages of using computers during the invention stage of composition. Discusses programs designed for that purpose and explores characteristics of an ideal prewriting computer program. (HTH)

Principals are advised to carefully integrate microcomputers into their curricula by formulating basic curricular objectives, identifying and prioritizing content areas giving students the most difficulty, purchasing only software addressing those needs, and developing courseware in-house when necessary. (MJL)

A study conducted at Crafton Hills College in California indicated that when traditional lecture presentation in a college mathematics course is supplemented with Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), student performance is greatly improved. Results showed test scores were significantly higher for those students who received CAI than for the…

Microcomputer simulation games are discussed and are viewed as being of the same nature as traditional imitation and role-playing activities. Some aspects of six commercially available games that could be used in computer assisted instruction (CAI) are reviewed. All examples chosen were among those thought to emphasize positive attitudes. (MP)