Argues that telecommunications is bringing the world into the classroom with an immediacy that compels students' attention and engagement. Discusses a variety of telecommunication-based programs and networks operating in schools and classrooms. (RS)

Notes the increasing use of computers by professional translators. Argues that instruction in translation systems should prepare students for both the receiving and production ends of machine translation systems. Discusses considerations for the design of computer translation studies. Includes a course outline from a computer translation seminar.…

Describes how a first-grade class learned the geometric concept of symmetry by reading, writing, measuring, and creating their own set of animal horns and antlers. The integrated approach covers math, science, social studies, and health concepts as well as language arts. (HTH)

Describes a course for science education majors that explores the uses of computer-interfaced experiments in a variety of interesting activities. Several examples of biology experiments are given. (ZWH)

Provides descriptions of 23 computer software programs related to day care management. Each entry contains the title of the software package, a short company-provided description of its major features, and the company's address and telephone number. (MDM)

Discusses research literature dealing with measurement of solo instrumental music performance. Compares the Watkins-Farnum Performance Scale with facet-factorial and other rating scales. Covers acoustic analysis and evaluation of tone, loudness, and pitch. Includes discussion of computer-assisted acoustic analysis and instrumental evaluation.…

Desktop scanners can be used with a software technology called optical character recognition (OCR) to convert the text on virtually any paper document into an electronic form. OCR offers educators new flexibility in incorporating text into tests, lesson plans, and other materials. (MLF)

Describes the computer technology called hypertext, especially as it relates to teaching composition. Argues that the ability to redistribute textual control hold both empowerment and danger for hypertext writer/readers, who can be compared to cyborgs. Discusses the implications of hypertext for composition pedagogy. (HB)

Developed computer-based rehabilitation caseload management simulation and administered simulation to 18 rehabilitation students and 18 rehabilitation counselors. Performance was evaluated using six caseload management performance indicators. Performance indicators, derived from computer simulation, were found to be effective in differentiating…

Describes a multimedia CD-ROM yearbook project which combines words, sounds, and images to interpret meaning. (MG)

Surveys 300 journalism professors responsible for their department's computer writing labs to determine who runs the labs, for what aims and purposes, and at what cost. Discusses the implications of the results for faculty in visual communication. (MG)

There are 10 times as many Nintendos in homes as computers in schools. American education is underfunded and locked into a post-World War II operational mode. A federal policy is needed to help schools acquire needed technology, support teachers' professional development, build research into practice, and integrate technology into school…

Computer technology can be used in the classroom in three ways: as tools, integrated learning systems, simulations and games to motivate students. This article identifies eight major observations about schools that have adopted computers, discusses resistance to technology, and outlines guidelines for designing a self-improving school system.(39…

Describes, through an interview with the president of the Voyager Company, two projects that explore different aspects of the relationship between text and reader in a computer-based format. (MG)

Describes two computer-assisted instructional programs (I-View Skills and Goal-Focused Interviewing) and two interactive videodisk (IVD) programs (Crisis Counseling and Group Treatment) designed to teach social work practice skills in introductory interpersonal practice course. Presents programs to encourage other social work faculty and agency…