Offers five high school teachers' comments regarding how the computer has changed their lives in the classroom, the uses they make of it, and what it promises for the immediate future. (SR)

Indiana University has over 300 microcomputers connected to the administrative mainframe. The issue of micro/mainframe data transfer is discussed and guidelines for planning this capability are provided. Types of micro/mainframe data transfer products, product choice, and how the product works in the transfer environment are described. (Author/MLW)

Presents a brief annotated bibliography of books, periodicals, and other resources for teachers when incorporating computers into English/language arts courses. (MM)

Discusses electronic spreadsheets and how they can be useful as a classroom tool for mathematical calculations and creating text matrices. Provides examples of electronic spreadsheets for plotting genealogy, comparing types of crocodilians, compiling data for "mystery liquids," and charting the differences and similarities among three…

The author discusses the types of computer hardware and software necessary to set up a desktop publishing system, both for use in educational administration and for instructional purposes. Classroom applications of desktop publishing are presented. The author also provides guidelines for preparing to teach desktop publishing. (CH)

Describes Project Teach, a program to place volunteers in classrooms. Volunteers from more than 80 area businesses worked to fill hundreds of three-hour teaching slots so that elementary teachers could receive released-time computer training that the district could not have afforded otherwise. (MLH)

Many schools lag far behind the technology curve in making optimal administrative use of computers. This article provides a 10-item test to help administrators gauge their school's efficiency in this area. (MLH)

Examined attitudes of high school counselors (N=86) toward computers using the Computer Attitude Scale developed by Loyd and Gressard (1985). Results showed that at least 62 percent of the counselors had a positive attitude, believed computers to be useful, and felt confident using them. (ABL)

Examines HyperCard materials (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections) specifically designed for English and language arts classes. (MM)

Summarizes a framework for analyzing educational media in terms of how well multimedia systems support the teaching-learning process. Relates four types of media to different "modes" of learning: (1) discussion; (2) interactive media; (3) adaptive media; and (4) reflection. Concludes that multimedia can support student-guided learning. (JMV)

Describes the use of magnetic field probes interfaced to a microcomputer in measuring the magnetic field in and around a solenoidal "Slinky" spring toy carrying a current of a few amps. (JRH)

Describes how a school "lending library" of portable "notebook" microcomputers has successfully augmented the computers in the school computer laboratory (used primarily for computer-assisted instruction) and has added several dimensions to student and teacher use in the classroom as well as enabling teachers and students to…

Describes the use of spreadsheets to discuss mathematical concepts without using algebraic notation. Presents examples using Fibonacci numbers and factorials. (MKR)

Provides a rationale for computer-mediated conferencing in higher education and a model for using "Participate" software. Considers limitations affecting facilitators and future issues in the use of conferencing. (SK)