Examines computer software currently available with most introductory economics textbooks. Compares what is available with what should be available in order to meet the goal of effectively using the microcomputer to teach economic principles. Recommends 14 specific pedagogical changes that should be made in order to improve current designs. (LS)

The author identified grammar and punctuation software suitable for secondary or postsecondary business students. Three programs--(1) Agreement of Subject and Verb, (2) Punctuation Review, and (3) English Achievement I--were field tested in a classroom setting. Student impressions of the programs are reported. (CH)

Substantial institutional support is necessary for computer assisted language learning (CALL) research and development that strongly involves language teaching specialists. Much greater author control is needed over several aspects of typical drill-and-practice tutorial CALL to create more sophisticated programs with more flexible feedback…

This account of personal experiences with computers in the classroom and the development of educational software describes trends in software design and development, the involvement of publishers in software development, and the role of the teacher. Emphasis is on the need to create software that the teacher can use as a tool in teaching. (LRW)

Highlights seven resources for teaching history with computers. Titles include "Technology and the Social Studies: A Vision"; "Using Databases in History Teaching"; "Computers and Database Management in the History Curriculum"; "Social Studies. Microsoft Courseware Evaluations"; "Teaching Comparative…

The study compared two versions of a computer program designed to increase sight-word reading vocabulary with nine reading disabled students, mean age 10 years 7 months. Although both versions were equally effective in improving speech and accuracy of reading words, the version requiring typing was more effective in increasing spelling accuracy.…

Describes The Audio Interactive Tutor (TAIT), an interactive audio/oral computer-assisted study device. TAIT's output consists of explanations and examples along with commands and questions requiring responses from the user. It uses speech recognition to determine the responses made by the user and constructs an evolving model of what the user…

Explains how modern programming systems empower beginning college students taking computer literacy courses; provides suggestions for designing courses and on the selection of appropriate software; and gives examples of course content and of approaches to course development using the Visual Basic programming environment. (22 references) (LRW)

Compares learning via hypertext courseware and lecture-based teaching. Surveys three groups of students at the University of Kent (England) who were taught by hypertext only, lecture-based teaching only, or hypertext and lecture-based teaching. Results indicate that learning in a hypertext environment is similar to traditional lecture courses.…

Discusses hardware and software used to teach scientific method, ecology, evolution, mitosis and meiosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, circulatory and respiratory systems, reproduction and drugs, behavior, and genetics. (MKR)

Discusses the evolution of multimedia instructional approaches and users' expectations. Highlights include how educational software fits into the existing media-mix, restrictions users face, the didactic concepts, educational software development, what systems should be used for programming, how to build human resources, and the future of…

Describes a self-contained computer application constructed using the SuperCard development tool which introduces the characteristics of turfgrass species and their optimum environments. Evaluates students' gain in understanding turf species characteristics through this approach. (LZ)

Describes the Virtual Reality and Education Lab (VREL) established at East Carolina University to study the implications of virtual reality for elementary and secondary education. Highlights include virtual reality software evaluation; hardware evaluation; computer-based curriculum objectives which could use virtual reality; and keeping current…

Describes the use of Kodak's Photo CD for teaching, testing, and practicing basic concepts of photography and composition based on experiences at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. The use of practice disks is explained, learning outcomes and student attitudes are discussed, and a sidebar describes new software for use with Photo CDs. (LRW)

Describes the process of development and representative parts of new organic chemistry studyware. (22 references) (Author/MKR)