Discusses several ways computers, software, and peripheral equipment may aid in teaching dyslexic children to read, i.e., using voice synthesizers and speech software; employing human readers to translate what's on the screen; utilizing word processing functions; using microcomputers to control tape recorders; and utilizing "creativity…

Policy/Goal Percentaging Analysis is a microcomputer program designed to analyze a set of goals and alternative goal achievement methods in order to choose the best alternatives, or combinations, for maximizing benefits less costs. Designed for IBM/PC computers, this program is useful for a variety of policy decision-making situations. (BS)

At the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped, students participate in a computer technology program with tutorial, computer literacy, prevocational, personal use, programing, career planning, word processing, and administrative applications. (CL)

High technology is transforming the American economy from an industrial to an information base. Outlines ways business educators can incorporate these changes into business curriculum. (MD)

The article extends previous microcomputer software evaluation forms by providing an evaluation instrument based on research-based instructional techniques, providing a step-by-step approach for evaluating software, and adding a student evaluation component to the overall review. (Author/CL)

Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…

Discusses microcomputer software designed specifically to be used in the online bibliographic database search process. The specialized communications software discussed includes programs that aid in database selection, logging on, uploading, searching, downloading, post-processing, and recordkeeping. A directory of specialized communications…

Makes a case for the production of printed subject indexes and describes the MICROSPI package, which allows the production of NEPHIS (NEsted PHrase Indexing System) and KWAC (Key Word And Context) indexes on a microcomputer. (Author/MBR)

Addresses issues related to the use of microcomputers for solving problems. Includes considerations of the impact of software availability, the nature of software for chemical education, general-purpose software, and dedicated software. (JN)

Describes a framework for introducing micro-based computer cartography into college-level courses. The discussion centers on hardware, software, practical considerations, and snags. (RM)

Three computer programs are listed for finding binomial probabilities. Other applications and variations are discussed. (MNS)

Lists and describes representative software for Macintosh microcomputers. Included are Apple University Consortium software, word processing software, statistics packages, integrated packages, database management systems, and others. Source of software and costs (when available) are included. (JN)

The author looks at the marketing and the resulting financial payoffs of continuing education offerings that involve the computer. She underscores the demand of organizations and individuals for learning about software for personal computers in her community college district, emphasizing various marketing and programmatic considerations related to…

Video games may allow educators to reach children who have never before been incorporated into an educational experience within the confines of school. A distinction is made between types of arcade style games and educational games in Piagetian terms: practice games, symbolic games, games with rules, and games of construction. (LMO)

Microcomputers can serve a variety of functions in the special education classroom, including drill and practice, tutoring, music composition and theory, communication aids, and data management. Special educators must make informed choices in selecting, adapting, or writing their own software (lists of authoring tools and software resources are…