Describes the successful introduction of computer literacy as a requirement in a teacher training program at a private college in rural Iowa. (LLS)

Suggestions for writing computer-assisted instructional programs are offered through an examination of the goals and structure of these programs. Discussed are problems one may encounter in creating such programs. (RAO)

Describes the adaptation for a PET computer of a program originally written for the TRS-80 to help students with dyslexia improve their reading skills. (CMV)

Briefly outlines computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction. (IRT)

Provides a few examples of the use of the microcomputer in the classroom, emphasizing the advantages of the small machine. Notes the availability of tools to create instructional materials on the microcomputer. (Author/IRT)

Indicates that both videodisc and videotape have independent interactive applications. Videotape is an excellent means of pacing and reinforcing instruction in "motion picture" presentations. Videodisc is effective when the video segments are less interdependent or when still frames are to be employed. (Author)

Discusses what microcomputers are, what they can do, some of the problems surrounding their use, and how educators can control their introduction and use in schools. (TJ)

Nomothetic and idiographic approaches to the study of individual differences and individuality are discussed. It is argued that traditional nomothetic and idiographic perspectives are limited and alternative perspectives are offered. Computer simulation is proposed as a methodology for examination of these alternative perspectives. (Author/JKS)

The rationale and need for including a component on the management of learning systems in a graduate program is discussed. The major components associated with managing learning systems are described to provide ideas for the content of a graduate degree program. (Author)

Online training through computer networks allows the provision of emotional support, privacy, objective performance evaluation, and resource sharing. Trainers must learn new presentation and advising skills. Trainees need to be self-motivated and computer literate. (SK)

Educational uses of personal computers have progressed from basic early applications to professional commercial software to multimedia. The telematics industry as yet serves no educational objective and is not part of a long-term vision, and teachers lack skills in information technology. Telematics could learn from 15 years of educational…

Examines how instructors in traditional classrooms can equip their students to take part in a culture saturated with and negotiated by technology. (TB)

Discusses students' learning engagement and describes a study that investigated whether teachers could accurately judge elementary school students' learning engagement with educational software. Explains teacher's use of a seven-level taxonomy to rate the frequency of different forms of engagement among 42 students interacting with different types…

Used software in the form of talking books to promote phonological awareness in children beginning to read. The 15 children, aged 3 to 6, who received the intervention showed higher increases in phonological awareness than the 15 comparisons, but there were no significant benefits observed for word reading. (SLD)

Reports results of a controlled experiment to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a learning process that takes place in a dynamic computer-based simulation, done with and without recording and accessing the history of the learning process. Discusses findings with respect to the self-learning process and using simulators in electronic…