Describes the benefits of word processing in social studies instruction, for both students and teachers. Provides two U. S. History lesson plans which have students make use of word processing. (JDH)

Reviews the benefits of computer simulation in social studies. Provides a lesson plan for using Lincoln's Decision, a simulation by Educational Activities. (JDH)

Three programming languages--PILOT, SNOBOL, and LOGO--are described and evaluated as tools for foreign language computer-assisted instruction, and a small sample program in each language is given. A bibliography is included. (Author/SED)

Reports the results of a nine-month ethnographic investigation of social interactions among 138 sixth graders using microcomputers. Notes that boys took the leadership role; that teachers tended to ability group for computer instruction; and that direct instruction, total group teaching prevailed. (JDH)

Discusses several reasons for low levels of computer use among college psychology faculty, including lack of faculty time, training, and reward; lack of quality software and sufficient hardware; and lack of support staff. Concludes that these problems are being overcome and that computer-assisted instruction is becoming more common. (Author/JDH)

Apple's SuperPILOT is an authoring language that allows teachers to easily and quickly create effective programs for classroom use. SuperPILOT features (such as turtle graphics routines) and commands are described. Several sample program listings (including one for a tutorial on the periodic table) are presented. (JN)

Encourages the use of microcomputers in the science classroom, providing information on uses (e.g., simulation and modeling, drill and practice programs, interface with lab equipment, conceptual data analysis, database management, and word processing), logistics, equipment, and software. (DMM)

Indicates that English faculty are discovering the value of computers for student writers through the use of word processing systems with dictionary and editorial functions. Discusses benefits, program building, and faculty and administrator involvement, as well as appropriate software and the place of microcomputers in writing centers. (DMM)

In special education, computers can assist with individualized instruction and manage recordkeeping, but instructional applications are frequently limited by software. Educators must become advocates by supporting computer literacy programs and becoming consultants for researchers and software developers to assure the development of quality…

Describes one previously "computer illiterate" teacher's experiences in taking a beginning course in computer programming and notes the teacher's resulting sense of achievement, growth in self-confidence, and ability to use the computer to tailor educational computer programs to individual student needs. (PGD)

Offers a comparison of the pedagogical philosophies of five pioneers in educational computing: Patrick Suppes, Arthur Luehrmann, Alfred Bork, Symour Papert, and Thomas Dwyer. (AEA)

Describes the Pedagogical mode of instruction developed for the U.S. Army's Videodisc Interpersonal Skills Training and Assessment project, which utilizes standardized role playing simulation with immediate feedback after each decision point to teach leadership and counseling skills. Instructional features unique to interpersonal skills training…

Discusses difficulties of producing computer assisted learning (CAL) software economically. Proposed as a solution, modular programing is illustrated by describing production of a matrix algebra package. Use of special CAL modules and facilities provided by subroutine libraries are cited, and development of a package to teach matrix theory is…

Discusses what to look for in training materials, focusing on educational value, cost effectiveness, and user support. The special advantages of the computer for training are also considered. (JN)

Reviews "Thermodynamics" (Cross Educational Software) and "Calorimetry and Thermodynamics" (Educational Materials and Equipment Company). The first package has seven programs (briefly described) while the second package contains virtually an identical subset of the Cross package. (JN)