Discusses potential microcomputer applications in the language arts classroom, including computer assisted instruction, computer managed instruction, and information processing. Examines several disadvantages of the current technology such as its emphasis on visual skills at the expense of oral language. (HTH)

A resource room teacher describes the versatility of a microcomputer in programing for learning disabled or emotionally handicapped students (grades K-8). She cites the microcomputer's contributions to student self-concept. (CL)

Describes the Writing to Read demonstration project, a computer-based system designed to develop students' reading skills through their own writing. Focuses on the participation of two Washington Catholic schools in the project, reviewing problems and positive outcomes. (DMM)

Investigated the use of computer assisted instruction in training rehabilitation students (N=30) in writing evaluation reports. Results showed students who learned the concepts of report writing with a computer based tutorial performed significantly better on a test than students who received a lecture on the material. (JAC)

The paper describes the development of an interactive computer training program (COMP-TREX) that uses microcomputer technology in a nonthreatening way and that has proven successful in classroom applicants with learning disabled students. Use of the Super Pilot software system in language processing is discussed. (CL)

Guidelines for evaluating and selecting software for computer assisted instruction of learning disabled students touch on technical adequacy, instructional effectiveness, and matters of presentation format (rate, modality, feedback, and reinforcement aspects.) (CL)

The history and direction of foreign language instruction are briefly outlined, and the place of computer-assisted instruction is discussed. Special mention is made of the need and opportunities for individualizing instruction, equipment options for teaching, advantages and disadvantages of computer-based instruction, and the learning management…

Three vehicles for programming for computer-assisted language instruction are compared: general-purpose programming languages, educational programming languages, and educational authoring systems. Their advantages and disadvantages for a variety of purposes and circumstances are examined as well as the differences in time and energy required for…

Reviewed are four simulations, two of which use microcomputers, which can provide secondary students with important analytical concepts by which presidential elections may be followed. The simulations are Elect 1 and 2, Hat in the Ring, Coalition, and Hail to the Chief. (RM)

Several eras of computer-assisted language instruction are outlined, and it is suggested that the multiplicity of templates, or mini-authoring systems, currently available can be very helpful to language teachers. The PROMPT template designed for two types of reading comprehension is described. (MSE)

Argues that computer software designed for use in content areas also can be useful for reading instruction. (FL)

The Basic Instructional Program (BIP) was developed to investigate tutorial modes of interaction in computer-assisted instruction. This paper describes how the problem of presentation sequence is individualized based on a representation of the structure of the curriculum and a model of the student's state of knowledge. (Author)

Rocket, a computer simulation program of a model rocket's flight performance written in BASIC to run on a Wang 220-B is detailed. The critical portion of the program is presented. (BT)

A computer assisted instruction unit on population dynamics was designed to transmit information in a flexible, interactive, and graphic format using the University of Illinois' PLATO IV system. (LS)

Considers the structural components essential to programs of Indivisualized Instruction, leading to a model of a generalized computer managed instruction system. (JY)