Describes the experience of one class that used online search services to learn current events. Gives suggestions for social studies teachers interested in doing online newspaper searches with their students. Lists four online sources of newspaper articles. Illustrates eight steps involved in a typical search. (CW)

Focuses on the use of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI) in psychoeducational assessment. Reviews development influences affecting the use of CBTI in psychoeducational assessment, explores the current status of CBTI systems, and advances strategies for the evaluation of CBTI products by consumers and professionals. (Author/KS)

Describes a survey of public two-year colleges with collective bargaining to determine the sources of information used by administrative negotiators to prepare for bargaining, the extent to which computers were being used by bargaining teams, and the existence of statewide organizations of community college negotiators. (DMM)

Described is a mineral identification program which uses a shell system for creating expert systems of a classification nature. Discusses identification of minerals in hand specimens, thin sections, and polished sections of rocks. (Author/CW)

Examined are large curriculum software packages that currently dominate school networks. Indicates ways that networks could serve schools. Discusses different Integrated Learning Systems (ILS), evaluates their use and proposes future uses of these networks. (CW)

This article describes a monte carlo computer simulation of affirmative action employment policies. The counterintuitive results of the model are explained through a thought device involving urns and marbles. States that such model simulations have implications for social policy. (BSR)

Discusses the role of Local Education Authorities (LEAs) in creating policies for the use of microcomputers in education, and presents a comparative analysis of four case studies in the United Kingdom to explain why LEAs have varied in their policy response to the new technology. (Author/LRW)

Relates how the increased use of the word processors is changing life in Japan and predicts both positive and negative effects on language education. Illustrates some features of the Japanese language. (NH)

Reviews the efforts of Indian schools to promote computer studies. Describes the Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools (CLASS) project which represents India's first organized effort toward introduction of computers into schools. Cites several problems to be faced in the Indian educational system. (CW)

Syracuse University has developed a planning process, established an organizational structure, and adopted a managerial philosophy to permit the optimum use of available resources, while at the same time achieving its goal of creating a computing environment that strengthens instructional and research programs and provides administrative support…

The International Business Machines Corporation offered unlimited travel budgets and sabbatical stipends to six college faculty called "Consulting Scholars." People issues dominate their presentations. (MLW)

Surveyed computer content in administration courses among 80 graduate schools of social work and 207 instructors in the schools. Found that 89% of schools offered at least one administration course integrating content on computer use; 43% of administration courses reported included such material. Faculty rated computer training as important,…

Describes two experiments in college chemistry which use microcomputers. One experiment deals with chemical oscillations, while the other involves colorimeter titration with laser excitation and computer-interfaced endpoint detection. (TW)

The article examines recent literature on the promised benefits of microcomputer application in teaching mildly handicapped students, and analyzes the extent to which research has revealed positive results in eight areas of effective instructional practice (e.g., motivation, self-concept, direct instruction, drill and practice, and writing…

The author discusses issues that should be considered in choosing appropriate software for a specific instructional use. (CH)