Presents suggestions for selecting authoring systems based on reviews of over one dozen systems; defines authoring systems; discusses their potential benefits; introduces background evaluation concepts; describes procedures for collecting information about system attributes; and presents a system selection checklist and an authoring system…

Argues that, while software for preschoolers does not use the potential of the computer as effectively as it might, observations with children using the LOGO language with simplified graphics suggest gains may be made in the areas of cognitive development, problem solving, creativity, and social and language skills. (Author/KS)

Describes Quality of Life, an electronic spreadsheet activity involving student ranking of livability of U.S. cities, which was developed to introduce discussion on the subjective nature of statistics to junior high school students. This activity demonstrates the use of microcomputers, spreadsheets, and database management in social studies…

This study developed and tested a computer-based job aid and compared soldiers' task performance using computer-based and conventional media to learn military procedures. Of the tasks taught via both methods, the computer-based aid produced more accurate performance of a simpler task, while no differences were observed for the more complicated…

This annotated bibliography contains 12 references on computers in elementary school mathematics. Topics include developing mathematical concepts with microcomputer activities, teaching mathematics with computers in primary grades, microcomputers and problem solving, review for grade 1 software, early learning of logic and geometry using…

Discusses issues related to the emergence of computer assisted instruction. (FL)

Observes that changes in the pattern of social interactions in classrooms as a result of computers may be even more significant than any simple technological effect. Illustrates the point with an example of sixth-grade writing on the QUILL software system, and the student's increased peer interaction and audience awareness. (HTH)

Eighty-three industrial cooperative training teachers (89.25 percent of sample) responded to a survey of the possible uses of microcomputers in industrial education and preservice and inservice needs for training in their use. More than one-third already use microcomputers for inventory control and student record keeping; teacher training and…

Offers a number of guidelines and workshop models for training teachers to use computers. (HOD)

Reports on computer-assisted instruction materials for use in special education settings (readiness level, reading, math, home and school, remedial/secondary, career/vocational education, programing/computer literacy, adaptive communication devices); professional application software (authoring systems, administration, testing); and software…

Describes "Bulletin Board" software program, which permits individuals or student groups to write, read, and/or evaluate student and instructor-generated multiple-choice and essay questions and to write and read news items. The program thus engages students more deeply in active learning, assessing course material, and providing peer…

Presents an outline for an inservice teacher training program on computer-assisted instruction that focuses on curriculum goals and identifying student problems. (MD)

Outlines the advantages of using microcomputers in producing high school newspapers--word processors permit the generation of columnar newspaper copy and encourage student revision--and suggests three necessary characteristics in computer hardware--a large memory, good software, and reliable technical assistance for handling problems. (MM)

The history of microcomputer use in education is traced, from 1950 to the present, and implications for testing applications are reviewed. Future trends in statistical analysis packages, mass storage, improved graphics, and integration of components are discussed. (BW)

Describes the introduction of microcomputers into a junior high school and the responses of students and teachers. (FL)