Concentrating on those units most suited to home microcomputer users, this article discusses modem functions, varieties, basic features, and automatic features; lists manufacturers of telecommunications hardware; and provides a modem comparison chart which includes information on price, configuration, line connection, interface, baud rate,…

Describes two robots that can be communicated with in Logo--Topo and Tasman Turtle--and briefly presents merchandise information on Topo II and Turtle Tot. Educational issues and possibilities related to robot use in school classrooms are discussed, and a school visit to introduce students to robots is recounted. (MBR)

Describes several common problems that can interfere with the smooth functioning of microcomputers and outlines specific procedures that can be performed at home to correct faulty chips, circuit board and disk drive problems, and problems caused by excessive heat, static electricity, and magnetic fields. (MBR)

Presents seven computer coordinators' opinions of 123 microcomputer programs for teaching computer skills, driver education, foreign language, language arts, math, music, problem solving, science, social studies, and typing at preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Each program listing contains manufacturer information, program description,…

Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana) reduced vandalism costs from $22,450 a year to $550. Buildings are outfitted with a variety of intruder detection devices connected to a central monitoring station. (Author)

Contains guidelines for selecting an audio cassette recorder, one school district's report of cassette testing for high-speed duplication, data from a survey of users and technicians in several school districts, individual laboratory analyses of 15 machines and recommendations, and comparative descriptions of 74 cassette recorders (information…

Describes and evaluates Individualizing Mathematics, a set of sequential instructional booklets and tests for students in grades seven through nine, by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. (EA)

Material supplements a teaching plan or can be the primary source for an entire early learning program. (MF)

A set of manuals with the presentation of the theoretical background for the development of personality and the translation of this theory into practice in the form of the organization and the structure of the daily lesson and topic themes. (Author)

An alarms system manufacturer redesigned its complete line to offer plantmen an ounce of detection'' that relieves fire and theft worries. (Author)

Description of newest products and materials designed for use in school lunch feeding programs. (JF)

To assess the performance characteristics of synthetic and leather basketballs, individuals were asked to discriminate perceptually between the leather and synthetic basketballs under four treatment conditions. Rebound characteristics on five playing surfaces were measured. Leather basketballs rebounded significantly higher; no significant…

Examines 14 preprogramed, microprocessor-based learning aids (Electronic Learning Machine, Digitor Skillmaster, Versator, Alphamaster, Lesson One, Speak and Spell, Quiz Wiz, Charlie, Rainbow, Children's Discovery System, System 80, Big Trak, Odyssey 2, Teach and Learn Computer), providing teacher commentary and product information (manufacturer,…

Documentation of author's personal experience in the purchasing of a microcomputer discusses background learning, the purchase decision, needs assessment, computer literacy, general information on microcomputers, the situation assessment, and the final check. (EJS)