Suggests providing opportunities for students to discuss real-life computer-related issues in the classroom. Several sample scenarios are included. Students not only examine their values but also develop reasoning and decision-making skills using these or other dilemma stories. (JN)

Presented are six activities suitable for middle grades. They include programs for voting, creating Logo patterns, and for selecting a writing topic. Other activities focus on use of the colon and FOR/NEXT loop in BASIC and evaluating programs. (JN)

Five activities suitable for upper grades are provided. They include programs to create polygons (Logo), determine where text is placed on screen (Apple Pascal), and draw a working clock (Logo). Other activities focus on command statements and creating a quiz. (JN)

Computer networks meet the needs for instructional programs, management information systems, and library media services in many schools and universities. In most cases, existing telephone lines can be used; however, dedicated lines should be considered if use is likely to be extensive. Planning for network growth is essential. (MLF)

Compared studies on acceptance of differing nationalities and cyberphobia (fear of computers), suggesting that distance engenders admiration. Attitudes of 450 public school educators were measured using an adaptation of the Bogardus social-distance technique. Results also indicate the validity of the procedure in assessing attitudes toward…

Presented are four teaching activities for early grades, including one using the Atari PILOT "fill" command. Includes an article ("The Human Computer") by Andy Van Duyne suggesting a role-playing activity designed to illustrate programing techniques and terms. (JN)

Discusses the computer generated graphs that can present trends not apparent in the usual printouts of employee data. (IRT)

Calls for greater emphasis on knowledge of computers and other electronic devices in order to prepare students for the rapidly developing technological changes in society. (JY)

This brief describes graduate enrollment increases in the science and engineering fields, especially in engineering and computer sciences. Graduate student enrollment is summarized by enrollment status, citizenship, race/ethnicity, and fields. (KHR)

Recently medium-sized computers have begun to play an important role in scientific research involving small groups of investigators, especially in the health sciences. Discusses computer applications in some of the projects at the National Institutes of Health, and applications in the fields of medicine and mental health. (JR)

A look at the Iowa Regional Network, which was established in order to provide large scale computing capability to medium sized institutions, and to share experience in developing the use of computing in support of instruction. (Author)

The integration of the sociologist's theory and research methods and statistics necessitates computer applications in graduate curricula. Proposed changes in the teaching of statistics to sociologists and calculation examples demonstrate this linking of statistics and computer technology. (KM)

Article presents a picture of an increasing growth in the use of computers in the study of Greek and Latin literature. (Author)

The history of computer use in education as a problem solving tool is briefly traced; suggestions are made for teacher training in the computer sciences. (DT)