An actometer is a modified self-winding calendar watch which records acceleration and deceleration of movements with a significant component" in the same plane as the face of the watch. Actometers tested in this study were not reliable. (Author/MB)

"The individualized instruction explosion has created a need for materials with specific objectives." The author "develops a possible code for evaluating these items." (Editor/AK)

Looks at a number of features to consider when choosing a computer for classroom use. (FL)

Offers guidelines for successfully selecting computer software, integrating it into the school operation, and training personnel. (MLF)

Describes a study using blind high school students and a repeated subject design to evaluate six selected sewing machines. The major purposes were to compare and analyze specific sewing machine features and to determine the machines' overall ease of performance when operated by blind students. (CT)

The author looks at the educational merits of some of the new hand-held computer games, such as "The Little Professor,"" Speak and Spell," and "Astrowar." Games are grouped in five categories: mathematics; spelling and words; pattern-logic; strategy sports games; and miscellaneous. Manufacturers and prices are provided. (SJL)