Activities using Logo, a programing language, have been successful in helping severely physically disabled students as well as autistic children express themselves. (CL)

Describes a research project on the role of the instructor in managing microcomputer typewriting instruction. The teachers selected software, familiarized students with the equipment, provided support, monitored progress, helped students establish goals, and provided instructional activities. (JOW)

Surveys the status of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in English. (JL)

Describes some applications of computer assisted learning to language teaching and suggests how the language teaching profession might best profit from them. (EKN)

A computer-assisted instruction study skills program was presented to 88 college students, while a control group did not have access to it. Scores for the experimental group on the Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes increased during the semester, while scores for the control group decreased. (Author/BW)

Identifies commercially available microcomputer systems, briefly reviews the use of microcomputers in education, describes uses of computers in the home, and sketches the role of computers in libraries. Seven references are cited. (FM)

Contends that computer software development has fallen far behind progress in hardware development. Explains how to evaluate courseware critically. (Author/JM)

Although microcomputers will undoubtedly make a contribution to special education, educators face problems because of the poor quality of some of the available computer assisted instruction software and the limited supply of hardware. Careful implementation of the strengths of computer technology is necessary. (Author)

A teacher of hearing impaired eight-year-olds describes the use of a microcomputer in fostering students' language and arithmetic skills. Sample programs focus on scrambled sentences, comprehension, sentences, spelling, money value, and story problems. (CL)

The paper illustrates two applications of computer assisted video instruction (CAVI) techniques for educating deaf and hearing impaired students in vocational education. CAVI involves the interactive qualities of microcomputers and the visual impact of videotape. This partnership lends itself naturally to two basic approaches: linear instruction…

Reviews recent research studies related to computer assisted instruction (CAI). The studies concerned program effectiveness, teaching of psychomotor skills, tool availability, and factors affecting the adoption of CAI. (CT)

Performances of two sections of a college-level experimental psychology course were compared. Each class worked on a computer simulation and an independent experiment, but in reverse order. There are benefits from both methods. If both are to be used in a given course, the simulation experience probably should be given first. (DB)

Presented is a primer providing the distinction between computer-assisted instruction and computer-managed instruction (CMI), as well as application notes on how CMI contributes to cost-effective achievement of individualized instruction and enhanced student learning. (Author/BB)

Lists some criteria that should be considered before purchasing any computer-based training product or service. Points out some negative economic ramifications that result from not consulting this or a similar list of criteria. (CT)

The considerable expense of computer hardware and computer language complexities are limitations to the use of computer assisted instruction in higher education. The use of microcomputer systems is suggested as an alternative. Advantages, limitations and a recommended system are discussed. (JMD)