The article reviews some recent literature pertaining to development and use of expert systems (automated consulting systems, which provide expert advice within particular domains). The design and implementation of an expert system developed to guide a teacher diagnostician through the various stages of diagnosing reading difficulities are…

Presents a catalogue of microcomputer courseware specifically designed for use in learning German. Covers four types of software: (1) authoring systems for drill and practice, (2) drill and practice programs that are self-contained, (3) authoring systems that create game-like materials, and (4) game programs. Includes a listing of publishers and…

Describes a two-year project in which supplemental computer exercises were developed for an economics statistics course. (Author/RM)

The Trace Center (University of Wisconsin) has assembled a registry of hardware/software programs and adaptations for the handicapped user. The registry contains information on augmentative devices for motoric, sensory, or cognitive skills; special inputs that provide access to standard software; and other programs with speech output. (CL)

The Computer Tutor Program employs children to teach teachers in the functions and uses of microcomputers. The teachers then teach other students to program, play games, do routine tasks, and use a word processor. (CL)

The article discusses the flexibility of microcomputers in special education and presents answers to questions asked by parents and teachers on such aspects as needed training, quality of educational software, and guidelines for purchasing. A list of 25 sources of instructional courseware is included. (CL)

Special education implications of design issues in computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction are discussed. Reference is made to algorithmic and heuristic procedures, individual rate of learning, feedback, and instructional task hierarchies. (Author/CL)

A microcomputer program features the "Diagnostic Evaluation of Writing Skills" (DEWS), in which 41 criteria are provided representing most common types of errors. An evaluation of DEW'S diagnostic ability revealed its value as a means of selecting students in need of special remediation. (CL)

Describes microcomputer applications in three nutrition courses, Introductory Nutrition, Nutrition for Elementary Teachers, and Nutrition through the Life Cycle. Apple's Diet Analysis Program is used to make nutrient analysis stimulating and interesting. (SK)

An Annotated bibliography of selected articles from 1972-73 periodicals that provides the main point of the article, a synopsis, and a comment. (Author/WM)

A look at instructional applications of the computer, which have resulted in the development of many specialized high-level programing languages; each one aimed at providing effective access to the computer by the student, teacher, course author, and/or researcher. (Author)