This article describes an activity for secondary mathematics students using digital imaging on The Geometer's Sketchpad to model polar functions of flowers. The activity presented in the appendix engages students in learning and exploring the polar coordinate system while helping them analyze a real-world situation. By completing this activity,…

Within the framework of MIT's course 1.00: Introduction to Computers and Engineering Problem Solving, this paper describes an innovative project entitled: "Studio 1.00" that integrates lectures with in-class demonstrations, active learning sessions, and on-task feedback, through the use of wireless laptop computers. This paper also describes a…

Most educational software lacks either sophisticated computer assisted instruction (CAI) facilities or modern hypermedia functionality. Combining these two aspects not only increases interactivity between computer and learning persons by means of new functions such as moving dragbuttons across the screen and giving multimedia feedback, but also…

This document consists of 30 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared for the MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). The concise, single-sheet resume describing and evaluating each software package includes source, cost, ability level,…

The author reviews the history of the microcomputer and addresses its application needs in special education. Among needs cited are the ability to store and retrieve curriculum resource information and to develop diagnostic testing and automated test construction reporting devices. He also sees the need for software that is neither threatening nor…

This document consists of 81 microcomputer software package evaluations prepared for the MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers) Clearinghouse at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) and distributed during 1983 as "sets" 6, 7, and 8. The concise, single-sheet resume describing and evaluating each…

A report from a study completed by American Institutes for Research (AIR), detailing the extent and type of computer use in U.S. public secondary schools. The second such study done by AIR, analysis of trends and estimates of future growth and directions are presented. (HB)

A report of an experiment which was conducted with a freshman ear-training class at the University of Delaware, to determine GUIDO's impact on student achievement in harmonic dictation. (Author/HB)

A description of a computerized system for acquiring basic knowledge. Augmented transition networks, which provide the formalism for the language analysis, are explained. (Author/HB)

A look at the Open Learning Model, which began by an effort to redirect the teaching methods of a science course at Macomb County Community College. (HB)

A listing of some possible pitfalls that can deter the effective development activities of computer managed instruction. (HB)