Contains a reading list of articles published in 1985 covering 14 biological topics. Includes descriptions, procedures, and references for 26 experiments. These investigations deal with selected concepts in biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics and include computer-based instruction. (ML)

Provides list of mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry computer programs. Each entry includes a brief description, program name and language, availability of program listing, and source and/or reference. (JN)

Presents a new version of the LHASA computer program specifically designed for use by students in an elementary organic chemistry course. This program presents a new method of teaching chemical synthesis and solving synthetic problems. (CS)

This resource document lists 36 books, papers, and reports dealing with various uses of computers in chemistry instruction; and describes several computer program packages available for use in teaching undergraduate, experimental laboratory, physical, and nuclear and X-ray chemistry, including biochemistry. Each program package is presented by…

Designed for use by science teachers, this document provides selected lists of computer software collected by the Science and Mathematics Software (SAMS) lab at Florida State University. The commercially available software is compiled under the subject areas of biology, chemistry, and physics. Each list provides: (1) recommended grade level; (2)…

This book is a nontechnical introduction to the use and understanding of computers and educational software. Topics included in the book are: (1) uses of computers in today's educational system; (2) a basic description of computers and hardware; (3) a basic understanding of computer-assisted instruction; (4) programming aids and tools; (5) how to…

Relates plans for a new electronic supplement to the "Journal of Chemical Education" which will contain computer programs useful to chemistry teachers. Points out that the first issue will highlight programs for the Apple II computer. (ML)

This article describes a well-funded and well-equipped model of teacher professional development that encouraged the promotion of information-rich learning environments for learning science. A community of practice using face-to-face and electronic communication encouraged learning, and generated and ensured pedagogical change and innovation. The…