Lists: (1) educational uses of microcomputers; (2) goals of a microcomputer selection committee; and (3) goals to be achieved by students owning microcomputers. Discusses progress made by the selection committee, faculty development in computer literacy, current preparations being made for the arrival of the microcomputers, and computer uses in…

Discusses the realities of implementing a computer-assisted program in high school level science classes, offering some practical suggestions for making such a program successful. Also includes information on several software packages for interfacing microcomputers to sensing equipment. (JN)

In 1994-95, an Arizona Math and Science Eisenhower Grant helped a Northern Arizona University-sponsored project train 20 K-12 Arizona science teachers in telecommunications applications and science curriculum integration. Preservice teachers also participated. Problems encountered were differences in teachers' workplace telecommunications…

Discusses the importance of computer studies and various problems that will arise in implementing computer science education in Malaysian secondary schools. Reviews French experiences in computer education (emphasizing modeling and simulation as a teaching mode), suggesting that these experiences be examined before embarking on a Malaysian…